Latest newsThis year, the oldest members of Gen Z have been in the workforce for about 8 to 10 years. They are now the most significant portion of early- to mid-career professionals, entrepreneurs under 30 years, and recent university graduates. 28 May 2025 Read more Arguably driven by the ubiquity of the machine in our work and personal lives, we find ourselves in an age of unrelenting self-optimisation. From executive functioning and productivity to biohacking and mindfulness practices, the challenges and opportunities of being our ‘best self’ are permeating every aspect of daily life. 19 May 2025 Read more A significant consequence of the reshaping of workplaces by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital tools is that human skills that machines struggle to learn and replicate are now in high demand. While tech far outstrips human capacity when it comes to routine tasks, analysing data and making calculations, at its best, it can only superficially mimic human interactions. There is still no depth to the machine’s understanding of interpersonal dynamics, emotions or decision-making. 14 Apr 2025 Read more At an escalating rate, and amid uncertain outcomes, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping organisational structures, roles and careers, leadership and the meaning of work, evoking a maelstrom of human emotions. From fear, anxiety and apprehension to excitement and wonder, it’s hard to know exactly what to make of the rapidly changing AI transformations underway in our workplaces, organisations and institutions. 28 Mar 2025 Read more Teaching is often described as a ‘calling’, and the cliched story is that this strikes you during your school years, setting you on an unwavering trajectory to doing one of the nation’s most important jobs. Yet, the reality is that many young people graduate from school without connecting to a 'calling', and they tend to choose more generalised study paths based on their known strengths and interests without a clear idea of their future career. This means that there are a significant number of teachers who actually decide to enter the profession only during or after their pursuit of their bachelor’s degrees. 17 Feb 2025 Read more As the workplace evolves rapidly in a volatile world, the skills-set for business leaders is changing and becoming more nuanced. Young people, who are both in the process of choosing tertiary studies and aspiring to one day take on corporate leadership roles, need to think about today’s education programmes that will open up more opportunities for their tomorrows. 27 Jan 2025 Read more The long-awaited 2024 matric results will be released on 15 January 2025, and this can feel like a make-or-break moment in many South African families. Whether met with celebration or disappointment, this milestone often carries intense emotional weight and may provoke mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression. Here, parents play a pivotal role in supporting their teens, helping them to manage big emotions and to see the experience as an opportunity to build their resilience. 9 Jan 2025 Read more As the December holidays and festive season approaches, spending tends to increase dramatically. Some may have year-end bonuses to cushion the blow of this high-cost period, but conscious consumerism strategies can help everyone stay within budget. By being more mindful of our spending habits, we can avoid starting the new year with financial stress caused by overspending. 6 Dec 2024 Read more Despite decades of democracy and transformation, South Africa continues to have one of the most unequal education systems in the world. While the quality of teaching and learning in a minority of private and former 'model C' schools is on par with developed countries, the reality in most government-run schools, places South Africa alongside nations like Ghana, Chad, Angola, and Liberia. According to the 2024 Reading Panel report, a shocking 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa cannot read for meaning in any language. 18 Nov 2024 Read more With the South African job market showing signs of recovery since 2022, the demand for managerial talent remains strong. The 2024 National List of Occupations in High Demand highlights the significant need for qualified talent across various management roles, including Financial, IT, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, Logistics, project and general managers. Sector-specific demand is especially high in healthcare, financial services, retail and technology, where effective management is critical for navigating complex challenges and driving business growth. 29 Oct 2024 Read more It’s that time of year when hundreds of thousands of South African matric students are facing down their final school exams. Devising a study plan and schedule and setting the scene to optimise exam preparation in the weeks ahead is going to be foundational for matric success. For these digital natives though, there’s a tsunami of study tips and hacks flooding their digital platforms, and it’s important to rather turn to evidence-based advice from qualified experts. 3 Sep 2024 Read more The unresolved student funding debacle, ongoing leadership crises at top universities, and the recent de-registrations of several tertiary institutions are all distressing symptoms of the challenges facing South Africa’s higher education sector. It is turmoil that is not unique to South Africa. 15 Jul 2024 Read more According to Unicef’s 2023 U-Report poll, around 60% of South Africa’s children and youth felt in need of mental health support last year. The findings per age group showed this figure increased to 70% amongst those between 15 and 24 years. Mental health conditions affecting South African youth include anxiety and depression as well as substance abuse, suicide and self-harm. 10 Jun 2024 Read more Coaching is a caring profession characterised by a trusted relationship, authentic connection, and a collaborative partnership between the coach and client. At the core of coaching lie deep, one-to-one, empathetic conversations. The ‘human touch’ is not just important, it’s critical to the whole coaching endeavour. However, this is not to say that the coaching industry will in any way be immune to transformation by AI tools. 2 Apr 2024 Read more In the South African tertiary education landscape, Higher Certificate training plays an important role in providing bridging courses for school-leavers who are not yet ready for longer term studies, as well as stepping stones into entry-level positions for young job seekers. Sacap (The South African College of Applied Psychology) has announced a new direction for its Higher Certificate in Business Management and Higher Certificate in Human Resources Management programs to make these one-year training courses more accessible. 20 Feb 2024 Read more The increasing deployment of smart technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and algorithms across every area of human endeavour is changing work in unprecedented ways. As fast as roles become extinct, new ones emerge. Skills-sets are constantly remodelled. The 21st Century worker doesn’t just have to be digitally-adept, they must have more types of intelligences and literacies, as well as different knowledge and skills compared to their predecessors. Rapid tech-driven evolution in workplaces intensifies the urgency for South Africa’s tertiary education institutions to adapt and ensure they are developing future workers who are fit and capable of succeeding and thriving in the 4iR context. 24 Jan 2024 Read more Launched in 2022, Sacap (the South African College of Applied Psychology) has now announced an enhancement to its Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) which will be taking effect in the 2024 academic year. This is a professional vocational skills training programme aimed at student teachers who are interested in qualifying as Senior Phase and FET (Further Education & Training) Life Orientation educators, with a choice of either English or Geography as a second subject specialisation. Furthermore, drawing on Sacap’s extensive roots in Applied Psychology, the PGCE includes the learning support specialisation of Guidance Counselling and Specialised Learning Support. 4 Dec 2023 Read more Cascades of global economic, social, geopolitical and climate crises continue to overwhelm everyday life, and in response, our focus has turned inward and become deeply personal. In times of fast-paced, continuous disruption and turmoil, mental health, physical well-being, and a general sense of wellness have become greater priorities. Many are paying far more attention to the importance of preventative measures such as actively managing stress and anxiety to build resilience, ward off burnout and protect mental well-being. 22 Nov 2023 Read more Across the country, around a million South African families have a young loved one preparing to write their final school exams. It's a time loaded with significance and charged with hope and excitement, fear and anxiety. Teens feel like they are facing the high-stakes endurance challenge of their lives, and many parents are uncertain about how best to support them. Together, how they navigate the matric experience will impact on stress and performance levels. 5 Oct 2023 Read more Once stigmatised and marginalised, mental healthcare is now centre stage. Over the past few decades, there has been growing mainstream acceptance that we need to attend to our emotional well-being with the same concern that we apply to our physical health. Mental healthcare is not just for some people facing serious challenges, we can all be affected by issues such as anxiety and depression, and many South Africans battle with substance abuse. In 2022, it was estimated that untreated anxiety and depression cost the South African economy around R200bn due to work absenteeism and lack of productivity. 21 Sep 2023 Read more
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