Guy Chennells, Chief Commercial Officer of Discovery’s Corporate and Employee Benefits For many human resources (HR) directors, wellbeing can feel like yet another priority that’s...
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Nine years of neglect: Death benefit delayed, punitive interest imposed
Lebogang Mogashoa, Pension Funds Adjudicator A pensioner’s plea has laid bare the rot in fund governance. Pension Funds Adjudicator Lebogang Mogashoa has gone hammer and tongs for a...
From wellness programmes to wellness systems: The leadership shift organisations can no longer ignore
Workplace Wellness Association Southern Africa Across South Africa, organisations are investing more in workplace wellness than ever before. There are more Employee Assistance...
Why automatic saving could become South Africa’s next economic engine
Guy Opperman, the longest serving UK Pensions Minister, and now Senior Adviser at the global pension and technology company Smart Group South Africa’s debate around retirement reform...
Are retirement funds doing enough before a member passes away?
Adv. Sankie Morata CFP®, CEO of Sanlam Trust When a retirement fund member passes away, the focus often shifts immediately to the death benefit allocation process. Who were the dependants?...
Delay denied dependants their rightful benefits
Lebogang Mogashoa, Pension Funds Adjudicator “The fund’s response paints an image of passiveness, reactivity and lethargy.” With these words, Pension Funds Adjudicator Lebogang...
SA’s funeral cover crisis, and how employers can help staff overcome it
Trevor Kingsley-Wilkins, Head of Retirement Fund Consulting at NMG Benefits In South Africa, funeral cover is one of the most widely held financial products, with an estimated 17...
Future-proof your career with transferable skills
Nolundi Matomane, Talent Acquisition Manager for Pnet Having a relevant qualification and experience in your profession can help you to land an interview for your dream job. But showing...
Are beneficiary funds preparing young adults for financial independence?
Advocate Sankie Morata CFP®, CEO of Sanlam Trust There is a growing and often underestimated risk factor within beneficiary funds: What happens when a protected minor becomes a...
The weight of the working hand. Honoring the resilience of South Africa’s workforce
Siyasanga Kashe, Executive Member Solutions at Momentum Corporate South Africa’s workforce is often defined by a single, sobering statistic. The national unemployment rate remains...
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