The Sick Leave That Isn’t About Being Sick – Medshield website

The Sick Leave That Isn’t About Being Sick A Quiet Mental Health Crisis Facing Workplaces If you’ve ever told your manager you had a “stomach bug” when what you really needed was a day away to manage a panic attack, you’re not alone. You’re part of a larger, mostly invisible trend. According to research from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), more than […]
Why Employee Well-being Is Every Employers Business

Beyond the Perks – Why Employee Well-being Is Every Employer’s Business As the line between work and life continues to blur, leading organisations are approaching well-being not as a benefit to offer, but as a culture to build In a fast-paced working world where emotional health matters as much as physical health, employers are under increasing pressure […]
What Every South African Should Know About Medical Schemes

Before You Sign: What Every South African Should Know About Medical Schemes, Medical Insurance and the Cover They Really Need For many South Africans, navigating the healthcare funding landscape can be confusing. Terms such as medical aid, medical insurance, open schemes, restricted schemes and self-administered schemes are often used so interchangeably that most people sign up for cover without fully understanding what they are getting, […]
Some Things You Need to Check When Reviewing Your Medical Aid Quotes

Obtaining medical aid quotes could hardly be simpler, but you will need to take more care when choosing the best option for you and your family. Recent years have seen most countries affected by supply shortages and repeated price hikes, and South Africa is no exception. Consequently, many of our citizens struggle to make ends […]
Struggling With Insomnia? Try These Tricks

Here we break down what insomnia actually is, what you can do to prevent it and what to do if you experience it during the night. First of all, let’s break down what insomnia is. There are two types: primary and secondary.Primary insomnia is not related to any other health condition and is often related […]