reelance work has always been uncertain, but the pandemic has made it even more so Psychologist and executive coach Alan Ahlfeldt, who was part of a South African Freelancers’ Association workshop, says: “The vulnerability of freelancers is huge, which leads to people putting undue pressure on themselves.” He advises: Freelancers have autonomy but little certainty, which means adaptability, is crucial
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Those of us who are back at the office will agree the nature of the workspace affects our willingness to be there “Our workspaces reflect our work cultures. Office spaces purpose-designed for individual tasks, conferencing, eating and socialising reflect the values of the Organisations and shape the behaviour and interaction of the occupants,” says Space Sense Workplace strategy and change
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Maths and science cultivate skills that are critical, which is why we need to encourage young people to take these subjects at school and beyond “Maths and science lay the foundation in applying knowledge when encountering complex principles at schools and tertiary level, as well as in scenarios beyond the classroom. Had it not been for the effort of scientists,
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A recent survey by Primer Inn found that more than half (53%) of office workers find their colleagues less annoying when working remotely, while 38% found their colleagues to be just as annoying whether in the office or remote “Though many organisations have returned to the office, many are working remotely, meaning work and communication still happen virtually for many,”
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