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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Germany’s four-day work week pilot shows success

A pilot project of the four-day workweek in Germany has found that almost three-quarters of participants aren’t returning to a five-day standard. Bloomberg reports that some 73% of the 45 companies that participated in the six-month experiment will either fully implement the model or extend the trial, according to a report released Friday.

todayOctober 21, 2024 19

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Business / Economics

How to thrive at work if your older boss expects hustle culture

  For young professionals working under older bosses, navigating hustle culture can be challenging but not impossible. (Shutterstock)     By Sorin Rizeanu, University of Victoria     Portia from the comedy-drama series The White Lotus is the epitome of Generation Z. As the assistant for a self-absorbed heiress, she embodies both the strengths and flaws of the younger generation: perpetually connected to the digital world, brimming with intelligence and full […]

todaySeptember 18, 2024 36

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Opinion Pieces

Prioritising workplace wellness: Nedbank Namibia launches its Onsite Wellness Facility for employees

    Over the years there has been growing recognition that work can harmoniously coexist with personal life, rather than compete with it. As companies have shifted towards a more employee-centred culture, prioritising employee wellness has emerged as a key strategy for talent retention. Nedbank Namibia has stayed abreast of international trends in employee well-being and recognises that employee wellness is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity for […]

todayAugust 12, 2024 36

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Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented

Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock     By August Nilsson, Lund University   Finland steadily ranks as the happiest country in the world. In March 2024 the country was, for the seventh year in a row, ranked as the happiness champion. The ranking is based on one simple question, using a ladder metaphor, that is asked to people across nearly every country in the world. But my team’s new experimental study suggests […]

todayApril 2, 2024 12

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Business / Economics

Using your phone at work can help to balance your home life – new research

Jacob Lund/Shutterstock Eoin Whelan, University of Galway You might not think twice about using your phone while you’re at work. Maybe you need to send a quick message to a family member or a friend, or catch up on the news. Then there’s that dental appointment which needs to be booked – and while you’re at it, you may as well get the online grocery shopping done. It’s all very […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024 4

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Opinion Pieces

Navigating the future of leadership: Harnessing Gen Z’s potential in Namibia

By Stephanus Vries, Human Capital Manager, Old Mutual Namibia One of the unique qualities that Generation Z has is having grown during the digital era. This in itself provides a unique mix of abilities, principles, and viewpoints that have enormous potential to influence the future of leadership within Namibia. In this thought leadership article, we will examine how to manage Generation Z efficiently and match their skills to the advancement […]

todayNovember 30, 2023 17

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