ABSENTEEISM
Absenteism What is it’s real impact on compay productivity? Health reasons for being absent include inter alia: Dehydration Diabetes-related symptoms Raised blood pressure Obesity-related illnesses (insulin resistance, diabetes, hypertension, kidney problems,...
COVID 19 MALNUTRITION CRISIS and Back to Basics Nutrition
The 2020 Global Nutrition Report has found that the Covid 19 pandemic has exposed the weakness of food and health systems, disproportionately impacting already vulnerable populations. Covid 19 is expected to increase this disparity, which means that now is the time to...
COVID-19 & BACK TO BASICS-NUTRITION
Covid 19 has left your employees needing extra nutrition to fight fatigue and boost their immune system. We can assist with a full fatigue pack.
Back to Basics supports Mufulira Rugby 7s Tournament
August 2017 The Mufulira/Mopani 7’s Rugby Tournament took place on the 4 – 6 August in Zambia and our Zambian partner – Nuco Industrial Services / Nuco Nutrition was there! This annual event is organised by Mopani Copper Mines and is sponsored by them...
Plugging the Gap
Read the following articles to understand the concerns in the industry. Anglo American looks at how nutrition affects shift workers Why South Africans are Fat but Hungry BBBEE Codes of good practice The Perfect Storm The time will be well spent in understanding the...
The Perfect Storm
In taking advantage of getting out of hospitality (hostels), by offering live out allowances to the workforce, mining and industry may have created “The Perfect Storm”, guaranteeing a negative result in productivity and increased absenteeism. Looking back...
Shift workers
Eat smart, work right Nutrition for commercial drivers Increase your energy and improve your sleep with smart food choices. Whether you work as a courier, an ambulance or truck driver, or a company rep, chances are that at some point you will have experienced driver...
BBBEE Codes of good practice
BEE codes of good practice, Department of Trade and Industry codes and charters for different sectors. The Mining Charter is but one example of multiple legislative issues that need to be complied with regards the companies responsibility to supply adequate nutrition...