Do you want a personal development plan that can help you create positive lasting change in your life? A helping hand According to Patrik Edblad, the creator of Selfication.com, with all the self-help out there it is very easy to get overwhelmed and stuck before you even begin. “When I found personal development, I was Read More
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Enduring pay inequality between men and women is one of the reasons so many women in South Africa are not able to retire comfortably, says Emma Heap, Head of Retail at 10X Investments. Gender pay gaps, according to All4Women, between men and women have been commonplace for decades in most countries around the world including
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If you ever feel ill at work, but the symptoms disappear when you get home, you may be suffering from Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). SBS occurs when people experience acute health and discomfort levels for the duration of their time in a particular building. Dizziness, nausea, the irritation of your eyes, nose, skin, throat, coughing,
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Sometimes we need a little help to look our best – here is what you can do in the supplement department. There is very little evidence that supplements have a direct effect on your hair, skin and nails – but many people swear by them. Here are the ones that carry the most weight. Vitamin
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Take this quick personality quiz (developed by Oxbridge Academy) to help you match your personality and interests with potential careers. If you are stuck in a career rut and are considering a complete career change, or if you have a matriculant in your household who has no clue what to do after school, this personality
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For many individuals the chances of finding a mentor are slim because their definition of mentorship is too narrow, says Michael Hyatt, the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, a leadership development firm. Finding the right mentor “When most people use the term mentor, they mean a one-on-one coaching relationship with someone older and more
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The Actuarial Society of South Africa recently released a press release focused on the triple dilemma facing women when saving for a comfortable retirement which we thought would be interesting to share with our readers. Niel Fourie, Public Policy Actuary at the Actuarial Society of South Africa, says that women face three significant dilemmas that
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A ripple effect is defined as ‘a spreading effect or series of consequences caused by a single action or event.’ Ripples affect families, friendships, careers and negatively impact hundreds of lives in countless ways. Every action has a reaction and how one handles it, is a story of its own to tell. With the above
According to the World Economic Forum Global Gender Report 2017 the equity disparity across health, education, politics and the workplace is actually widening for the first time since records began in 2006. Women are underrepresented in almost every sector of society. From business, to the press, to leadership in politics and the media – women
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Could your morning cup of coffee protect you from dementia? It’s possible. According to Indiana University scientists, caffeine is among 24 compounds that have the potential to protect against dementia. How does it work? The 24 identified compounds work to increase the brain’s production of the enzyme NMNAT2. The protective effect of the enzyme was
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