For decades prior to the introduction of the 1996 South African Constitution women have been fighting for their rights and for equal treatment in the workplace. The South African legislative and policy environment, and more specifically the devotion to equality as is encapsulated in the… Read More »How to deal with a Queen Bee in the workplace
Self care looks different for everyone. One might get the impression that self care is a cosmetic activity, i.e., getting your nails done, putting on a face mask or taking a long bath. To me, self care can be a number of things. Self care… Read More »Self care: Is it selfish?
Why is it that women leaders are so few and far between, and why are we not trying harder to get more women into leadership positions? In my opinion, the reason some of us are more comfortable putting our faith and trust in male… Read More »The case for female leadership
Sexual harassment against women in the work place is not a novel subject. A great deal has been written about it and after decades of learnings, it is well-established that power, patriarchy and privilege are at the core of sexual harassment. However, the fact that… Read More »Sexual harassment in the workplace
Work-life balance can be described as ‘the division of one’s time and focus between work, family or leisure activities.’ It sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? Then why do so many people struggle to achieve this elusive balance? When attempting to answer this question, I specifically… Read More »The delicate balancing act of being a woman