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Prioritise rest, build networks to balance work and family life’
Participants after the programme. Photo. Ebo Gorman
Women have been advised to strike a positive balance between work and family life in order to avoid the stress which comes with handling multiple tasks at a time.
They have been encouraged to prioritise rest, build networks, and delegate some of their duties where necessary to save time and energy.
According to Professor Abigail Mensah, majority of women were facing a lot of conflicts in trying to balance their work and family life, but could not voice it out due to the fear of losing their jobs.
She therefore urged organisations to make room for workers, especially, women to prioritise work-life balance by putting in place a work-family reconciliation system.
These were some of the fallouts of discussions held at a forum organised by the Business Administration Department in collaboration with the Women’s Association of the University of Professional Studies, Accra, UPSA recently.
The panel comprised Dr Peace Tetteh, Senior Lecturer, University of Ghana, and Professor Abigail Opoku Mensah, Director of the Centre for International Education and Collaboration (CIEC), UPSA.
Others were Dr Mercy Desouza, Industrial Psychologist, UPSA, and Mrs Shamima Muslim, Convenor, Alliance for Women in Media Africa (AWMA).
The forum which formed part of activities to commemorate this year’s Mother’s Day celebration was themed: ‘Working-Life Balance: A Mirage or a Possibility?’
Dr Peace Tetteh, sharing her thoughts, said prioritising rest, building networks and seeking help should be considered part of self-care.
She said women should, therefore, identify their source of strength which could be from exercise, meditation, reading the scriptures or listening to music to be able to balance work and family life effectively.
On her part, Dr Desouza noted that when work-life imbalances occur, it often leads to ‘’negative stress’’ which is characterised by palpitation and anxiety.’’
For this reason, she advised women to recognise issues that lead to work-life imbalance early and find possible means to address them.
According to her, the church needed to provide not only spiritual support, but social, financial, and informational support.
Mrs Shamima Muslim, in her submission, said a constant work-life balance was not certain because there would always be circumstances beyond ones’ control.
She urged men to complement the role of women at home although certain roles are considered the preserve of women.
By Portia Hutton-Mills
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
