Milner realised some years back that there was a gap that needed to be filled when it came to acknowledging, recognising and rewarding the ever-changing role, lifestyle and challenge of the modern woman.

“Now, off the success of the workshop events, Beyond the Dress is proud to announce its corporate offerings.” Notes Milner: “As women make up a large percentage of business in today’s landscape, there is a growing need to empower and value female staff.”

Beyond the Dress acknowledges the multiple roles played by today’s woman: "The Professional", "The Individual", "The Home-Maker" or "The Wife". The brand understands how personal and professional roles are no longer interchangeable and that a well-balanced woman is a better employee, boss, spouse and caregiver.

With this in mind, Milner aims to facilitate workshops to female employees through tailored workshops that address the new challenges and needs facing this new modern corporate woman. These events are tailormade to suit the relevant companies' needs and concerns, and are developed in association with a host of industry experts.

Beyond the Dress is also able to facilitate fun teambuilding events,, as well as provide monthly toolkits linked to inspirational regular sessions.

Benefits to the corporates include increased productivity and increased performance, creating positive corporate image and stress management. Employee engagement is key, with a definite boost in company loyalty post-event.

Employees will see immediate benefit as the tailormade sessions allow them to understand their value, drive self-confidence and improve overall moral and attitude.

Workshops also have a strong CSI angle and can be used for the corporate social responsibility BEE score card.

Through various workshops held previously across the country, Beyond The Dress has empowered hundreds of women. Each workshop features a number of industry experts presenting on a variety of different topics, from improving one’s communication skills, the tricky art of balancing your family and work life and financial planning, to pregnancy, beauty and image management, health and wellness, and many more. The extension into the corporate arena is a natural and logical progression for the brand.

For more information, visit beyondthedress.co.za.