The hidden billions of absenteeism – and how smarter cover can save employers Press

The hidden billions of absenteeism – and how smarter cover can save employers

By Lushan Sundram, Senior Sales & Business Development Manager at Essential Employee Benefits Absenteeism isn’t…

richardw@workforce.co.zaNovember 26, 2025

Making sense of medical aid, health insurance, NHI and LCBO – what employers need to know Press

Making sense of medical aid, health insurance, NHI and LCBO – what employers need to know

South Africa’s healthcare system is at a turning point, with the National Health Insurance (NHI)…

richardw@workforce.co.zaOctober 23, 2025

Healthcare is expensive – but there are affordable alternatives Press

Healthcare is expensive – but there are affordable alternatives

Access to affordable, quality healthcare in South Africa is a challenge for millions of people.…

richardw@workforce.co.zaJuly 23, 2025

The art of tailored healthcare solutions: brokers as strategic partners Press

The art of tailored healthcare solutions: brokers as strategic partners

By Reo Botes, Managing Executive at Essential Employee Benefits Brokers have evolved from being mere…

richardw@workforce.co.zaJune 17, 2025

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of work—and benefits need to catch up Press

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of work—and benefits need to catch up

By Reo Botes, Managing Executive at Essential Employee Benefits Gen Z is entering the workforce…

richardw@workforce.co.zaMay 21, 2025

Looking ahead: The future of healthcare and medical insurance in South Africa Press

Looking ahead: The future of healthcare and medical insurance in South Africa

By Reo Botes, Managing Executive at Essential Employee Benefits The healthcare and medical insurance landscape…

richardw@workforce.co.zaApril 10, 2025

Health insurance in SA: affordability, advice, and the broker’s crucial role Press

Health insurance in SA: affordability, advice, and the broker’s crucial role

By Shaun Raizenberg, Employee Benefits Consultant at Essential Employee Benefits The health insurance sector is…

richardw@workforce.co.zaMarch 27, 2025

Diversity in employee profiles demands diverse health insurance solutions: a must-have for HR success Press

Diversity in employee profiles demands diverse health insurance solutions: a must-have for HR success

By Pauline Magoxo, Corporate Key Account Manager and Shaun Raizenberg, Employee Benefits Consultant at Essential…

richardw@workforce.co.zaMarch 6, 2025

Structuring employee benefits to enhance the employee experience – why you need an expert partner Press

Structuring employee benefits to enhance the employee experience – why you need an expert partner

By Pauline Magoxo, Corporate Key Account Manager at Essential Employee Benefits Employee benefits are no…

richardw@workforce.co.zaJanuary 22, 2025

Don’t let the jargon stop you from finding the best medical cover to suit your needs Press

Don’t let the jargon stop you from finding the best medical cover to suit your needs

By Reo Botes, Managing Executive of Essential Employee Benefits Having some form of medical cover…

richardw@workforce.co.zaJanuary 22, 2025