For years, corporate wellness programmes treated mental distress as an individual failing. Companies pushed resilience training, mindfulness apps, and counselling. Yet, stress-related absenteeism and disability claims continue to skyrocket across the healthcare industry and corporate sectors alike. The recent Sanlam Benchmark Survey highlights a stark reality. Thirty-nine per cent of employers reported a surge in absences linked to anxiety and…
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A resilient workforce shows strength in workplace stress
Despite everyday experiences of stress, anxiety, and burnout, South African workers are putting on a brave face. According to the latest GIBS October Health Workplace Well-being report, many employees show notable resilience even in challenging workplace conditions. The report, a collaboration between the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and October Health, draws insights from 501 workers, including full-time, part-time,…