Why balancing employee wellness with productivity should be top of mind for employers
Post-Covid, the experts predicted the next pandemic to be mental illness in the workplace.
Is this prediction accurate?
Balancing the imperatives of business growth with the delicate needs of your workforce is a challenge that demands attention, compassion, and wisdom. In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, leaders are consumed by pursuing productivity and profits.
While these are crucial for success, you must maintain the well-being of your invaluable employees.
As responsible employers, we must prioritise nurturing employee wellness for sustainable success.
For employees, wellness should be top of mind with absenteeism, quietly quitting, and other behaviours negatively impacting business.
CAPE CHAMBER'S NEW COURSE OFFERING
In this regard, the Cape Chamber is excited to announce the launch of its new training course offering in a bid to help grow your business and #DriveYourOwnGrowth through a holistic bouquet of critical competencies covering a range of topics starting with Global Trade, ICT Adoption, Leadership, Digital Marketing and Wellness in the Workplace.
Using several assessment tools, including the GrowthWheel framework, the Cape Chamber will assist individuals, SMMEs and large enterprises in identifying their blindspots; augmented by targeted training and development interventions to help navigate the pathway to growth.
The Cape Chamber has partnered with a range of qualified subject matter experts to conduct pragmatic webinars and where appropriate in-person workshops.
One of our subject matter experts is Erica Terblanch; a renowned positive psychologist, strategist, and life coach, will share her remarkable journey and the profound impact of her high-quality well-being courses. Her courses offer a special approach to well-being and redefine the way individuals experience work life.
The Journey to Well-being
Erica's journey into the world of well-being began after two decades in corporate strategy. She realized that even the most brilliant strategies fall short if people aren't fully engaged. This realization propelled her into the realm of understanding intrinsic human motivation and what drives individuals to show up as their best selves.
The Essence of Her Courses
Erica's courses offer a unique blend of well-being science, intrinsic motivation, and engagement. Based on 25 years of scientific research, a structured path to help individuals move from 0 to 10 on the happiness and well-being scale, ultimately guiding them towards a self-actualized life.
Why This Training Matters
Erica emphasizes the critical need for well-being training, especially in South Africa, which faces a rising depression epidemic. Pre-Covid, one in ten people struggled with depression, but post-Covid, this number has escalated to one in three. With such a significant portion of the population not coping, it's essential to address this issue.
Who Should Take the Course
Erica's work isn't just about training individuals; it's about revitalizing companies, families, and communities. If you're a business owner, an HR director, or someone seeking to make the most of life, Erica's training offers an opportunity to combat the rising mental health challenges and foster a culture of well-being, where individuals can truly thrive.
In Erica's own words, "This work is extremely important, and people need to take well-being seriously. It is motivation and engagement on steroids because it starts at the right place."
REGISTER
Erica's first webinar starts on 28 September 2023 – 11H00 to 13H00 and the first 20 people to register will receive a 50% discount. Contact training@capechamber.co.za to register and book your spot.