Empowerment & Social Responsibility

Women are the core of our business, starting with our therapists. We want to do more than give these women employment; we want to give them hope and a future, offering them the first guiding steps to self-sustainability. The premise is that “when you educate women, you educate a nation”.

Mangwanani cares about the health and well-being of its employees and recognizes that a variety of personal problems can disrupt their personal and work lives. For this reason, Mangwanani has created and implemented its Staff Wellness Programme, which provides access to professional counselling services for its employees. Those in need of professional assistance are encouraged to use the programme

Purpose of the Staff Wellness Programme

The purpose of the Staff Wellness Programme is to offer confidential assistance to employees who have the potential to be adversely affected by personal problems. The Staff Wellness Programme provides assistance with a broad range of personal concerns, including, but not limited to:

• Marital, family and relationship problems: Our staff has weekly access to counsellors on site, who provide a multi-disciplinary approach to marital, family, and relationship challenges regularly faced by employees. Often talking these issues through, while having access to the tools to manage these situations, can make all the difference in a person’s life.
• HIV / Aids Counselling: The company provides a number of workshops on the subject, including voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) screenings for all employees. This includes pre- and post-counselling for all employees. Furthermore, several safe-sex campaigns have been launched within the business to enhance awareness, while regularly educating employees.
• Workplace Violence and Trauma Counselling: Should they need it, all employees are provided with violence and trauma debriefing and counselling services.
• Workplace discrimination or victimization: Company culture prohibits any form of discrimination and/or victimization, as all employees are considered equal. Various diversity initiatives are initiated throughout the year to address corporate diversity and equality. Sensitization workshops are held to address any adverse perceptions and to increase awareness

Sexual harassment:

The company has a zero-tolerance policy to any form of sexual harassment, which extends to clients, suppliers, and employees. Counselling and healing programmes are held on a regular basis for employees; and a 24-hour counselling service is available

Work related conflicts:

Employees are encouraged to submit grievances to address any form of work-related conflict. Any conflict issues are dealt with as a priority

Qualified Sister on duty:

Employee health is of vital importance to any organisation or business; therefore employees are entitled to free medical advice and support, and referrals to relevant medical practitioners

Transport offered:

We understand that not having reliable transport for work can be extremely stressful. For this reason Mangwanani provides a bus service in the area or vicinity of the spa for our spa ladies

Mangwanani is committed to social responsibility, and offers previously disadvantaged individuals training, job opportunities, as well as profit sharing. Mangwanani is able to support local charities and a variety of causes, touching the lives of so many in need. Mangwanani is proud to work alongside the Reach for a Dream Foundation, to help make dreams come true. Once a year, each of Mangwanani’s branches hosts a Dreamers Day for those special young people and their caregivers to experience an entire day of indulgence. You can also contribute to Reach for a Dream by purchasing the Reach for a Dream Package. 10% of the cost of every package bought will go directly to Reach for a Dream and help fund the dreams of young dreamers.