Looking for an Ouch! weekend away in December?
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Pilanesberg Private Game Lodge to offer you, our clients, a fantastic deal! The Pilanesberg Private Lodge is a private retreat nestled on the foot of the majestic Pilanesberg Mountains. The Lodge is uniquely situated within a 2-hour drive from Johannesburg / Pretoria, within a 20-minute drive from Sun City and is situated in a MALARIA FREE area. This lodge is uniquely positioned in a part of the Pilanesberg National Park wilderness area that has previously not been accessible to any visitors. Their guests enjoy nothing but spectacular views of world …
Do you have a handheld thermometer?
I have a friend who ordered a whole garage full of these thermometers! Let’s support him. Features Measure temperature in 1 second. Very accurate temperature readings. The margin of error is less than 0.2 centigrade. The device has a fever alarm. Auto-alarming once temperature reaches 38 centigrade. Non-invasive Specifications Power DC 4V (2 x AAA batteries) (BATTERIES EXCLUDED) Size 128*53*185mm Weight 154g Body Temperature Range 32 – 42.9 degrees Celcius Distance Range 3 – 5 cm Automatic Shut-down 30 seconds We’re moving into a time where businesses are going have to help each other move forward. This is a great …
Do you have all you need to open shop?
Everyone is getting ready to open shop and I can feel the excitement as we all prepare to put our lives back together again. There is certainly nothing more frustrating than for a business owner to be locked-up. I am sure for many of you it’s been an interesting journey in patience and acceptance. But things are slowly turning for the better and it’s time to get up and fight our daily battles. It’s who we are. In the interest of supporting other businesses Ouch! has partnered with a number of suppliers for items that you, our client, might need …
Ouch! – Need a COVID training video for staff?
As employees return to work, ensuring their health and safety will be a top priority for companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. A tremendous amount of time and resources will be required to train your staff on the new Health and Safety requirements in the workplace. I am excited to announce that Ouch! has partnered with Synergy Video Productions to do all the hard work for you. The Synergy team took the initiative and produced a WHITE-LABEL COVID-19 TRAINING ANIMATION for your company to purchase at a fraction of the price it would cost to produce your own. Click here to see the video if you can’t …
Watch this before you remove your biometric device!
We have had a number of clients call in asking for other options because “the government has told them to remove or disable all biometric scanners”. I would like to give some guidance on this issue. You can either watch the video below or read the blog. Documents of interest: South African OHS Regulation for COVID-19 response in business Ouch! recommended practice for biometric scanners Kyknet video interview with a pathologist explaining how the virus reacts on surfaces I refer you to an early blog I wrote, before the lock-down, where I discussed what the COVID-19 pandemic could mean for …
Corona, fear and common sense
An internal message from our CEO about the biometric scanner directive from the government and how to apply common sense. It was an internal message but we thought it would be a great video to share with our customers. …
Do you need someone to talk to about Corona and your business?
I have some great news! Seeing that I am sitting at home and have loads of extra time I have decided to make myself available to help businesses navigate the Corona storm that hit our world. As you might know Ouch! Consult is a management consultancy that helps family-owned businesses with family structures, management structures, efficiencies and much more. I have personally consulted to over 20 companies in the past 5 years ranging from turnovers of R10 million rand to R1 billion. As a family business consultant, I have seen businesses through some very tough situations. They all came through …
HOW TO REMAIN PRODUCTIVE & KEEP EMPLOYEES ENGAGED
The next 21 days are crucial. What all businesses will do differently during these times of uncertainty will determine their readiness for the future of their businesses. Adding value to your business during these times will put you in a position to come back stronger. To remain productive when all employees are required to work from home is a massive challenge for all businesses. Key questions that are asked include: Are my employees actively engaged with work whilst operating from home? How can I account for hours worked if I am not there? How much overtime was contributed during this time? …
If we all panic, more people will die of economic collapse
People across our country are in a total state of panic. And we know psychologically when people panic they lose all common sense. For instance, have you told your staff to stop clocking on biometric terminals? Let’s think practically about this. If you need to stop them from touching a communal touch area like a biometric fingerprint scanner, you also need to remove all door handles, all stairway handrails, all keyboards, all mice, all coffee mugs, all pens and stationary, all desks and all your cash and credit cards. Why not close your doors completely? This is insanity! At Ouch! …
Make love to the people groups in your business
If you can’t see the video, go here Ouch! Technologies helps private businesses care for their people (which is foundational to loving people) by teaching them how to build a culture of discipline. A disciplined lifestyle is what drives true success in life. If we can teach employees discipline, they’re winning, and so are our businesses. Call us today! …