…..in aid of member wellness – Liberty Medical Scheme has joined forces with well-known, high-profile fitness and wellness expert, Lisa Raleigh, who is set to become the scheme’s wellness ambassador, it was announced today. A fitness specialist Raleigh actively works as a personal trainer and is well known for her role in the South African TV production, The Biggest Loser, as well as being the health and wellness consultant on SABC 3’s daily morning show, Expresso. Having empowered many South Africans to take their health seriously and to lead an active lifestyle – and continuing to do so – she is fast becoming South Africa’s unofficial... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, April 11th 2013 |
Don’t assume that none of your co-workers or neighbours have experienced some form of violence or sexual violence in their own homes. Although it may seem unlikely in the cold light of day, as people don’t typically speak about it, Associate Professor Shanaaz Mathews, Director of the Children’s Institute at UCT says that statistically up to 50% of women in South Africa are likely to have experienced gender violence in their homes. According to a 2011 study by Genderlinks and the MRC carried out in Gauteng a shocking 37,4% of men admit to having raped and 50% of being violent... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, April 11th 2013 |
Global expansion, pressure on resources, governance constraints, technological advances and aggressive competition are placing huge demands on organisations. “Competitiveness and business sustainability are dependent on the quality of leadership at the helm of the enterprise,” says Sandra Burmeister, CEO of Amrop Landelahni. “However, finding, developing and engaging the next generation of leaders demands fresh models and new tools. “Next generation leaders, accustomed to a rapid rate of change, are impatient to move forward through the ranks. We don’t have the luxury of reviewing performance over time. In any event, experience does not necessarily equate to competence. We need smart tools... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, April 8th 2013 |
Due to the challenges facing the public healthcare sector, both financial advisers and medical scheme members agree that medical schemes have an integral role to play in ensuring access to quality healthcare. This was revealed in a recent independent, high-level reputation survey conducted by Sentinel Research & Strategy Consulting (Sentinel) on behalf of Liberty Medical Scheme (LMS). In terms of ethical practice and professional standards, Sentinel fully subscribes to the code of conduct of ESOMAR, the essential international organisation for encouraging, advancing and elevating market research worldwide. The survey further revealed that Liberty Medical Scheme is considered an accountable, open, transparent... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, April 3rd 2013 |
New research from the UCT Graduate School of Business shows that more than 50% of the South African investment landscape is aware of the importance of investing not only for financial gain but for positive social impact as well. The research, published today in the South African Investing for Impact Barometer reveals that 51% of private equity and venture capital investors and 54% of asset managers surveyed reported that they have been investing for social impact. A small subsection of private equity and venture capital investors, 3%, and asset managers, 6%, go further and describe themselves as “impact investors”. The... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, April 3rd 2013 |
