Wellbeing

November 1, 2024

Managing Stress and Achieving Work-Life Balance

As we observe Stress Awareness Week 2024, it’s crucial to highlight the challenges faced by all of us in the accountancy profession—a high-stakes, detail-oriented field that often grapples with tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and complex regulatory environments. Whether you're a seasoned accountant or just starting your career, managing stress is essential for both your amental health and professional performance.
October 7, 2024

The imperative of cyber resilience in an era of escalating threats

In our constantly evolving digital ecosystems, the notion of 100% cybersecurity is a myth. Instead, the focus needs to be on resilience in the face of cyber threats. As cyber risks continuously change, so too must our risk management processes encompassing cyber-technical roles, people-related controls, and resilience measures.
October 7, 2024

Ethics and mental wellness in the workplace

In today’s fast-paced and competitive work environment, mental wellness is becoming increasingly important. Organisations are beginning to recognise that employees’ mental health is more than just a personal issue; it is a critical factor that influences productivity, morale, and overall workplace culture. Integrating ethical practices that promote mental wellness is critical for creating a supportive and healthy workplace culture.
October 7, 2024

Are leaders equipped to deal with mental health in the workplace?

A friend of mine who was recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital mentioned that most of the people she met there were struggling with mental health issues caused by their work conditions. They acknowledged that in addition to everyday life stresses, their work environment had contributed to their depression.