Sound Advice
Sound Advice
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Staff retention, workplace wellness, health and safety. Sound Advice is your go-to podcast for practical solutions to these real business challenges. In each short, insight-packed episode, industry leaders and expert voices share strategies you can put into action right away. Tune in for valuable advice to help you build a thriving, resilient business.
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Focuses on staff retention, workplace wellness, and health and safety with episodes like 'Navigating the burnout epidemic' that cover causes and strategies to combat workplace stress, alongside actionable advice from professional psychologists.
Staff retention, workplace wellness, health and safety. Sound Advice is your go-to podcast for practical solutions to these real business challenges. In each short, insight-packed episode, industry leaders and expert voices share strategies you can put into action right away. Tune in for valuable advice to help you build a thriving, resilient business.
In this episode of Sound Advice, hosted by Linda Mzamane and brought to you by Life Health Solutions, the spotlight is on the often-conflicted relationship between productivity and employee wellbeing. With insights from Lara Barlow, Health, Safety and Environmental Director at Empact Group, and Professor Renata Schoeman, head of the MBA in Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School, the episode unpacks common misconceptions around wellness at work—and what it really takes to support high-performing teams without compromising mental health.
From the pressures of performance to the power of empathetic leadership, the conversation offers real-world strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and creating healthier workplace cultures. Personal reflections and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for leaders, managers, and anyone navigating the modern world of work.
Resources:
Professor Renata Schoeman’s website:https://renataschoeman.co.za/
Lara Barlow on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-barlow-15a98719/
More about the Definition of burnout: https://oshwiki.osha.europa.eu/en/themes/understanding-and-preventing-worker-burnout
The real costs of burnout in the workplace https://www.stellenboschbusiness.ac.za/news/2024-07-01-real-costs-burnout-workplace
Life Mental Health: https://www.lifehealthcare.co.za/patient-information/patient-services/complementary-services/life-mental-health/ Website · LinkedIn · Instagram · Facebook
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