The Western Cape is still in the midst of a serious drought, and despite water restrictions having been lifted from Level 6B to a more manageable Level 3, residents cannot afford to go back to their water-wasting ways. When one considers the...
A while ago, when I first started working for Initial, I took a trip with Rentokil’s pest control supervisor Bafana Nhlapo. The purpose of the trip was to experience a day in the life of a pest control specialist. Before the...
April has arrived, and with it comes a definite chill in the air. And we all know what that means… We’re heading into cold and flu season. A recent article on the Medical Academic website stated that South Africans spend an...
Employees’ brains are hardwired to find happiness in colour and lighting. The human brain is remarkable and unparalleled in its ability to process, and assign meaning, to stimuli in ways that not only guide our physical action but impact...
Hello darkness my old friend, it’s come to load shedding again… To any South African, there are no words more painful as these. Load shedding has once again become a reality and I fear many citizens may develop nyctophobia...
Two weeks ago we launched a fun new series of Germy hygiene rhymes. This initiative aims to spread hygiene awareness, rather than the germs themselves, in a fun and light-hearted way! We’ve already introduced you to Dan and Flu-y...
Last week we launched our new series of fun hygiene rhymes titled: Germy rhymes. This initiative is in aid of spreading awareness around good hygiene practices (and not the germs). Today I’d like to introduce you to Flu-y Louie! Louie...
Have you ever found yourself walking into a restroom and coming across a lighthearted poster, lightening up what would normally be a rather mundane trip to the loo? Here at Initial have decided to focus on the lighter side...
If anyone asked, “do you know the difference between infectious anatomical waste and hazardous chemical waste?” you’d be forgiven for answering “no”. Even those of us who work in the hygiene industry find that the terminology and jargon can...
I’m sure you’ll agree that good hygiene practices are important to lower your risk of illness. I dare say, good hygiene is a non-negotiable and the earlier good habits are instilled, the better for the individual in the long run. A...