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The transformative benefits of walking for office workers
Walking is a simple, accessible, and cost-effective solution available to counteract sedentarism that is easy to include in your workplace culture. Let’s explore the transformative benefits of walking and how it can positively impact the lives of those who spend most of their day at a desk.
Proposed construction of Adam Tas link road from Technopark Avenue to Adam Tas road (R301)
Proposed construction of Adam Tas link road from Technopark Avenue to Adam Tas road (R301). The proposed project will involve the route determination and construction of a new roadway of approximately 3.40 kilometres in length between the two above mentioned roads.
Application for deviation from council policy and rezoning
An application has been made in terms of Section 15(2)(a) of the Stellenbosch Municipality. This application will motivates a site-specific deviation from the Spatial Development Framework to allow for the inclusion of the subject properties within the urban edge.
The transformative benefits of walking for office workers
Walking is a simple, accessible, and cost-effective solution available to counteract sedentarism that is easy to include in your workplace culture. Let’s explore the transformative benefits of walking and how it can positively impact the lives of those who spend most...
Proposed construction of Adam Tas link road from Technopark Avenue to Adam Tas road (R301)
Summary of Project Proposal Guillaume Nel Environmental Consultants (GNEC), as independent environmental consultants and impact assessors, has been appointed by IX Engineers, on behalf of Stellenbosch Municipality (hereinafter referred to as the Applicant), to...
Application for deviation from council policy and rezoning
Summary of Application An application has been made in terms of Section 15(2)(a) of the Stellenbosch Municipality: Land Use Planning By-Law, 2015 for the rezoning of Remainder Farm 1040, Remainder Farm 1480, Portion 2 of...
Turning strategy into a story
When we think of storytelling in business, we usually think of brand building and marketing. But storytelling can be a powerful tool to communicate your business strategy. What makes storytelling so powerful, and how can you harness it to better connect with your...
Industry 4.0: How will AI impact the modern workforce?
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a vital role in Industry 4.0. While AI systems are able to increase productivity and efficiency through automation, they also have the potential to seriously disrupt labour markets. What role does AI play in the fourth industrial...
Engineering business success in 2023: Business Acumen
To deal with current and future challenges, it is crucial that your business makes the right decisions at each level of the organisation. Strengthening the business acumen of your workforce can help reduce the risk of false assumptions and uninformed decisions, in so...
Eliciting the deep relaxation response
The stress response has historically helped the vulnerable human species survive in a volatile world filled with danger. However, in our interconnected and high-paced phase of modernity, people increasingly find it difficult to put the brakes on stress. Chronic stress...
Is unconscious bias holding your business back?
Diversity, equity and inclusivity are on the top of the agenda for organisations globally. However, simply making policies and establishing codes of conduct are not enough. For real positive change to be effected, leadership and employees alike need to become aware of...
Techno App – a smart community application for Techno Park
Techno Park Stellenbosch is excited to move into the era of mobile applications with the launch of Techno App - a smart community application for Techno Park Stellenbosch. The era of mobile applications It is difficult to conceive that it has been a mere...
Navigating uncertainty with a Stoic mindset
Dealing with uncertainty is a central part of running a business. But an inability to effectively navigate life's unknowns can lead to worry and distress. How can you go about acting decisively when you feel your destiny is out of your control? Stoicism is a...
Recognising the Signs of Corporate Burnout
Has a stressful year left you feeling helpless, disillusioned, and completely exhausted? You may just be in need of a well-deserved holiday. On the other hand, you may be on the road to burnout. Burnout doesn’t discriminate, and anyone in the modern workforce can fall...
Digital Marketing: A professional perspective on a changing landscape
Digital marketing is an exciting and challenging component of the modern marketing mix. There is no simple map to navigate this rapidly changing terrain. We spoke to Marelise Gilbert, VP of Digital Marketing at Entersekt, about...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – it’s more than a numbers game
The topic of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace is becoming ever more important across the globe. While South African employers are far too familiar with the rhetoric related to compliance and B-BBEE, the promotion of DEI in the workplace more often than...
Four strategies to help you navigate the changing nature of work
In a changing work order, how do you keep pace and build an understanding of yourself and your career as you try and navigate what at times can feel like shifting sands? The traditional career path is dead What does a standard career trajectory look...
Is it time to bolster your employer brand?
Hiring the right talent is not easy. Not only is there more competition between companies, but job seekers are increasingly less attracted by compensation and more in search of meaningful experiences. An effective employer brand strategy can help you attract and...
