Dear Member Looking after yourself As usual, this month’s eDATA is filled with advice and suggestions on how to better perform in the workplace and live life to the fullest. And while we all strive to do our best, we often neglect the most important person in the process – ourselves! Without the proper self-care, such as following a healthy diet, getting enough sleep and exercise, and managing our stress levels, we land up in a downward spiral. See our hints and tips in this issue and make self-care a priority! Why it really pays to belong to MISA At MISA, we also strive to always do our very best for our members. As a valued MISA member, you qualify for a host of benefits, including expert advice in labour-related matters, such as unfair labour practices, dismissals and retrenchments, but also financial assistance when you need it most, such as the MISA Benefit and Funeral Fund as well as Maternity, Retrenchment, Ill-health/disability Benefits. Click here to download the 2018 MISA Benefits Booklet. Additional benefits In addition, MISA members who work at RMI establishments qualify for additonal Death and Funeral Benefits under the Sick, Accident and Maternity Pay Fund. Read more here. And last but not least, the Nominations for the 2018 MISA Woman of the Year Award are open! This award is the most prestigious of its kind in the motor retail industry. Nominations have opened for 2018. Click here to nominate a deserving colleague in your workplace today! All the best, until next time, Martlé Keyter, CEO Operations Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) PS: Don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on twitter. People with disabilities are not unlike you and me People with disabilities often have to deal with ignorance, fear and stereotyping in the workplace. Read More... Please take note of the new benefits for MISA members at RMI establishments HAVE YOU HEARD? From January 2018, MISA members who work at RMI establishments qualify for new improved benefits. Read More... Common Law Duty of Good Faith Have you ever come across the phrase “There is a common law duty on an employee to act in good faith towards their employer?”  Read More... Fair pay and benefits are not enough Managers have for many years held on to the belief that money is the most important motivational aspect of work for people they employ. Read More... Bidvest McCarthy Nissan successfully pilots disability awareness workshops The senior management team at Bidvest McCarthy Nissan has successfully piloted a Motor Industry Workplace Disability Management Project. Read More... You need to care about you In today’s busy environment we often neglect our health and wellbeing. Click here...   MISA e-data is a monthly e-newsletter for Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) members. MISA is affiliated to the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA), a politically non-aligned trade union federation representing its members at national and international level. Editorial production and co-ordination by The Hothouse Communications. We do not want to spam you. Please unsubscribe if you do not wish to receive this newsletter. www.misa.org.za