Friday, November 22African Digital Business Magazine

Tag: workspace

Business, South Africa News

Trends shaping the workspace in 2022

The first half of 2021 saw the return, albeit slow, of employees to offices and the realisation for many that they craved interaction with their colleagues, to collaborate with, bounce ideas off or simply talk to. The surge of the COVID-19 Omicron variant towards the end of the year, however, resulted in many companies delaying their return-to-office plans indefinitely. What has quickly become clear is that office spaces need to change to accommodate a workforce that is wary of crowded spaces, more aware of health precautions and accustomed to online interactions from the comfort of their own homes. In this post-pandemic world, with many buildings standing empty or only partly filled, what trends can we expect to see in office spaces that will draw people back and ensure maximum occupancy...
Business, South Africa News, Startups

Creating inclusive workplaces to boost mental health

Zama Zaca, Head of New Business at Tetris South Africa, shares some design tips on how to make workspaces more inclusive and improve employee mental wellness of employees. Mental health has been in the spotlight recently, with people under strain from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and top athletes opening up about their mental health struggles during prominent international sporting events. These athletes, including gymnast Simone Biles, tennis player Naomi Osaka and others, who are at the pinnacle of their careers, have helped accelerate a trend in mental wellness, shining a light on its importance to a person’s overall wellness and ability to perform. Companies, too, are starting to prioritise workers’ health and wellbeing, as reflected by flexible and accommodating work policies durin...