I wonder how many people working can associate with this phrase? We all have aspects of our daily tasks which we love and hate. I believe the secret is to focus on the aspects you love and make sure that you do it exceptionally well – from this you will be energised. Deal with the […]
At Excel Recovery Services our focus for 2022 is Wellness at Work. This starts with personal wellness. Being “well” means something different for each person and will change as the current situation in your life changes. But wellness (for me) encompasses the following: Time Health Wealth If you can find a balance between these aspects,
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This statement might be true if your basic needs are taken care of. You’ve got somewhere safe to stay, enough to eat, your children are cared for and are safe and you have a job or some source of income. If every day is, however, a struggle to survive, I seriously doubt whether this statement
It’s Thursday morning in Pretoria and all drivers need to “dodge” the various “street surfers” aka recycle guys’ trolleys (illegally) occupying lanes meant for vehicles. Not only that, but the areas around dustbins “raided” are mostly left a mess. This was my first reaction to dealing with these guys on my way to the office.
Many people fall into the trap of apologizing, it is human nature to act and instantly say SORRY. Although a person cannot normally be held liable due to a normal reaction of apologizing as you are in a state of shock and disbelieve, a lot of companies will see it as an admission of guilt.
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Seventy percent of vehicles on South African roads are not insured, and due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, this statistic could currently be closer to eighty percent, according to most of the bigger short term insurance companies. This should be a warning sign for any road user, says Alma Darlington, Chief Executive
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Proper underwriting goes a long way to establish and maintain a healthy insurance portfolio. Thereafter, claims must be entertained and influence the loss ratio on an insurance book. The only way to curb and manage claim expenses is through the proper investigation of those claims, to eliminate fraudulent claims, assess the damages and source parts.
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October 2007: Faced with the situation of being unemployed, I had to make one of the most important decisions in my life. Am I going to apply for another position at one of the major insurance companies or am I going to take the Road Less Travelled and follow my dream by starting my
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As business people, we need to re-invent and re-design our businesses as well as ourselves, all the time to stay relevant in an ever-changing world.How do you ensure that you, as an individual set the pace, stay motivated and relevant?My personal answer is: To keep on learning. Whether this is related to my industry or
…. and then you start to act that – BECOME the person you want to be. To be and maintain this, you need to establish and have clarity on what your values in life are. And then you need to live your values – EVERY DAY. You need to know yourself intimately – both your