Getting ready for the weekend? Don’t forget to catch up with IOL Business on Saturday and Sunday.
If you’re counting the hours until you can leave the office, you’re probably not alone. Workplace stress has become the “new normal” for many people. It’s not healthy, though, and we need to find ways to tackle the problem. Luckily, we’ve got some ideas.
Also in the world of desks and deadlines, we’ll be telling you why more people are choosing to stand while on the job.
We’ve got all this and more! Plus plenty of news, features and in-depth analysis on the menu.
Here are some of our coming attractions...
SATURDAY
Diamonds aren’t forever: Botswana’s boom fades
The discovery of diamonds nearly half a century ago transformed Botswana from a dusty farming backwater into one of Africa’s wealthiest societies. Today, it’s a different story.
Great education can hurt a woman’s wages
It sounds ridiculous, but for women, the gender pay gap seems to get worse the fancier your degree is, according to a new study.
‘Uber syndrome’ keeps CEOs up at night
More and more CEOs are scared of getting disrupted by a digital upstart - the way Uber has roiled the taxi industry.
‘Knivember’ looms for National Geographic
The National Geographic Society of Washington is planning to lay off several dozen members of staff.
Finland mulls universal basic income
Leonid Bershidsky explains why Finland is considering paying citizens just for being Finns.
Confidence, clarity key for interviews
What you say and how you say it is never more important than during a job interview. Try these tips for success!
SUNDAY
When markets fall, sometimes the axe is needed
Trying to nudge customers into behaving more like rational creatures is all very well - but sometimes there’s a case for fixing the incentives of the providers too.
China’s wine boom corked?
Fine wines are languishing in China’s warehouses as consumer appetite cools in the face of a struggling economy.
Take a stand for better health
Sitting at your desk for eight hours a day can be bad for your health, not to mention your posture. So stand up and get moving!
Resilience opens the door to success
We can change how we cope with challenges by changing how we view them.
Navigating gender dynamics at work
Men and women need to work together and appreciate their differences in the workplace.
Stress - the new normal
Dealing with stress-related challenges requires a new strategy. Peter Kriel explains what it is.
Exploring the fruits of diversity
Leaders of successful teams make an effort to understand the members of their teams, says Jenny Handley.
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