21st Century's HR expert, Antoinette Crafford shares insight on one of the COVID era's most unfortunate side effects
As the effects of COVID-19 are felt across all corners of the South African economy, retrenchments are rife in industries across the board. So, how can those who have been affected move on and stand out in a…
During tough economic times such as now, saving money is top of mind for most people. Even spending on healthcare comes with careful consideration, and some niggles such as barely noticeable vision deterioration which is possible to live with are relegated to the bottom of the list of priorities.
But, quality eye care is worth…
An unexpected silver lining to the current lockdowns is the opportunity to prioritise your spending to achieve financial goals.
By Natasja Hart, Head of Wealth at GCI Wealth
The COVID-19 lockdowns have caused a great deal of economic mayhem. Many people have lost jobs or are not being paid for the duration; still others have…
The V&A Waterfront is the first attraction in South Africa to adopt the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp for Travel & Tourism, designed specifically to address COVID-19 and similar outbreaks.
The V&A joins an international list of 80 top travel destinations and…
It's that time of the year when there's a definite bite in the air, letting us know winter is here. With the chilly drop in overnight temperatures, TEARS Animal Rescue has launched a GIVE WARMTH campaign and is on a mission to collect blankets, kennels and other items to keep cats and dogs warm.
The impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown…
The COVID-19 pandemic might be easing around the world, and with any luck, will be in our rear-view mirror before too long. However, there are lessons to be learned for the future. One lesson, is that even households need to do scenario planning, where they make assumptions on what the future is going to be and…
A local health company has developed an immune-boosting supplement specifically for a vulnerable community to help protect against infections like Covid-19 and is donating a month's supply to 10 000 residents.
Kevin Coyne, CEO of Coyne Healthcare, was approached to support a vulnerable Eastern Cape community during the pandemic, so his company developed a targeted supplement…
Coronavirus has forever changed the working landscape, and many have been left stranded without employment, or desperately seeking a change in their career trajectory. Much opinion has been offered about the skills the world, specifically in the technology space, will need post-COVID-19. The skills that are likely to be in demand will include business analysis,…
Herman Miller shares insightful short-term strategies for returning to the workplace
As we get to grips with a working world where social distancing measures are likely to remain in place for some time to come, we’re beginning to explore the best short term-strategies to help us return to the workplace - whether that’s a traditional…
COVID-19 has kick-started many of us into thinking about setting up our own businesses. Whether you've been retrenched, taken a salary cut, or have simply realised that life's short and it's time to reach for that long-postponed dream, you're likely to be re-assessing your talents and deciding how to leverage them.
Launching your own business…