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Success Story: The Remarkable Tale of Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion in Technopark Stellenbosch
In this first article in our series of Technopark Success Stories, we would like to take the opportunity to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Galloway as visionary, innovator and integral part of the Technopark Stellenbosch story.
Fostering success: the imperative of business community
The impact of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdowns globally forced a re-evaluation of traditional in-person networking avenues. In an age characterised by digital connectivity, the significance of physical proximity and community for businesses cannot be overstated. What role does networking play in building value in the Technopark Stellenbosch community?
Powering performance through sleep
Quality sleep is as important to us as food and water. We often, however, neglect it as a part of the recovery process. In order to operate at your peak, your body and mind need to take a break. Let’s look at why sleep is so important for performance and recovery.
Fostering success: the imperative of business community
The impact of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdowns globally forced a re-evaluation of traditional in-person networking avenues. In an age characterised by digital connectivity, the significance of physical proximity and community for businesses cannot be overstated. What...
Powering performance through sleep
Quality sleep is as important to us as food and water. We often, however, neglect it as a part of the recovery process. In order to operate at your peak, your body and mind need to take a break. Let’s look at why sleep is so important for performance and recovery. ...
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...
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...
Manage performance like Google – the OKR framework
Performance management is a top priority for organisations looking to navigate change. One of the most effective ways to measure performance is through dynamic and rhythmic goal-setting. As employees move back to the office, leaders are again having to transition and...
Four steps towards leading with empathy in 2022
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Over the last two years the importance of leading with empathy has become a central talking point in workforce management. What is empathy, and why should an empathic mindset drive leadership in...
The Evolving Definition of Work-Life Balance
Finding that perfect work-life balance can feel a bit like catching lightning in a bottle. That probably isn’t too surprising though, because it is constantly evolving. And if the last two years have taught us anything, it is that things can suddenly change. With a...
5 challenges all entrepreneurs face – advice from a business coach
Starting a business is no walk in the park. As an entrepreneur you have to be resilient, active and think on your feet. You face a myriad of obstacles as you make your way into the unknown. That being said, you are not alone. A little bit of help from experienced...
Healthy sleep for better workplace productivity
Modern-day living does not always embrace the need for adequate sleep. Sleep is however essential for survival. If you want the best performance from your employees, it is vital that both you and your employees understand the fundamental importance of sleep. ...
Six soft skills to future-proof your job
The world of work is evolving rapidly and the skills employers look for in new hires are changing. Soft skills are a favourite topic among business recruiters. What are soft skills, and what role do they play in future-proofing your job? The changing employment...
The importance of empathic management in a new work order
The normalisation of remote work is a disruptive and transformative trend that is ushering in a new era of management. Beyond putting policies and practices in place to deal with the virtualisation of work, organisations and HR functions need to equip managers to deal...
