{"id":90787,"date":"2024-08-04T17:54:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T15:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=90787"},"modified":"2024-08-04T17:56:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T15:56:20","slug":"apas-2024-work-in-america-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/apas-2024-work-in-america-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"APA’s 2024 Work in America survey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Neelma Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n04 August 2024 | 17:56 CAT<\/p>\n

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In the APA’s 2024 Work in America survey, which gathered responses from a diverse range of industries and job roles, 15% of respondents labelled their workplace somewhat or very toxic.<\/p>\n

The survey found that nearly 3 in 5 respondents said their employer thinks their work environment is much mentally healthier than it is (59%). Almost 2 in 5 said they worry that if they tell their employer about a mental health condition, it will hurt them in the workplace (39%).<\/p>\n

Among those living with a cognitive, emotional, learning, or mental disability, 24% reported a ‘toxic workplace’ experience. Such environments can leave employees physically and mentally unwell, instil fear, and lead to a desire to leave. This is what led Victor Seshoka, CEO of Kgalalelo Education Foundation, to pen a book titled Stepping Into Light: Walking Away from Toxicity to Deal with Toxicity that is Clouding the Workplace.<\/p>\n

In a conversation on Radio Islam with Victor Seshoka, CEO of Kgalalelo Education Foundation, Seshoka was motivated to write his title, ‘Stepping into Light.’<\/p>\n

“Having worked for public service for 18 years has seen quite a number of his colleagues reporting sick who will then be demoralised by the workplace.”<\/p>\n

This has made Seshoka bold enough to write a book that has the potential to illuminate and explicate exactly what is happening in the workplace, paving the way for positive change.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a toxic workplace can’t be left alone because it won’t self-improve. It has to be fixed with purpose. Start communicating in meaningful ways, as dialogue is a powerful tool in addressing workplace issues.<\/p>\n

You can listen to the full interview on The Daily Round Up with Moulanan Junaid Kharsany Victor Seshoka, CEO of Kgalalelo Education Foundation, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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