Alison in Action

We all dream of achieving financial freedom. This looks different to everyone. The common factor is that we all want to have the financial means to live the life we want. Financial freedom begins with knowledge and understanding how money works and how to make it work for you. This month’s Alison Publisher Spotlight is…

South Africa is a country alive with possibility. Despite its unrivaled beauty, the dramatic landscapes, ocean views, rich history and culture, South Africa remains a largely unequal society. A reality perpetuated by the broken and unequal education system. The start of the new school year brings back into focus the looming gap that’s prevalent in…

As both the educational and professional landscapes continue to change and develop radically, an increasing number of high paying jobs don’t require university qualifications. This is, in part, a result of the shift in balance away from stagnating third level institutions that are unwilling or unable to respond dynamically to the market, and towards more…

The last week of September marks ‘International Week of Happiness at Work’. The initiative began in the Netherlands in 2018 and has grown to include 350 companies in 50 countries by 2024. “Happy employees are healthier, more engaged, work better together, and are more productive,” say the organisers, Happy Office.  They encourage organisations and their…

May 5, 2019 Trying to balance life’s day-to-day commitments and studying can be quite overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are 6 tips to help you study smart and achieve your goals, so that you can save time for everything else that matters in your life. 1. Set the right goals What do…

Every day, millions of us, whether in the office or at home, will turn on our computers or laptops and open Outlook to get the workday started. For many people, it’s an email correspondence tool. What they don’t know, and many people are starting to discover, is that Outlook is a handy tool to help…

We hear the word conflict, and many of us start looking for the nearest exit. It’s uncomfortable, scary, and marred with uncertainty at the possible outcomes, and we don’t always feel confident in our ability to navigate such interactions. It becomes trickier to work around in the workplace. But wherever people are, conflict is inevitable.…

Have you ever felt like you’re carrying the world on your shoulders and that no matter what you do and how hard you work, you just can’t seem to get ahead of your daily to-do list? Does work sometimes leave you feeling intensely demotivated and overwhelmed? Answered yes to any of these questions? You could…

Occupational therapy is a vital field that often goes unnoticed, yet it plays a pivotal role in helping individuals regain their independence, autonomy, and overall quality of life. To understand the impact occupational therapists have on the lives of their patients, we’re shining the spotlight on Petunia Lemekoana, a dedicated occupational therapist with years of…

For many of us, health is not valued until sickness comes. We tend to think of health and being healthy as a far-off concept that’s reserved for the rich, those dieting, or older people. But health is a reality for each of us. And when the time comes to start thinking about our health, be…