Training and skills development
Coaching can cut student dropout rate
- Published on 14 Jun 2013
- HR Pulse News Desk
The high dropout rate among black SA students has been a concern in education circles for many years. However, the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in conjunction with the Centre for Coaching at the UCT Graduate School of Business, has come up with a practical solution – life coaching.
Taking enterprise learning to the next level and addressing skills gaps
- Published on 17 May 2013
- Gavin Olivier
Five learning trends that will shape the workplace in the coming year
Expert principals are key to success in South African education
- Published on 8 May 2013
- HR Pulse News Desk
SA education is reaching a crisis point and we’re running out of time to fix the problems the sector faces. Out of 144 economies, we ranked 133nd for quality of education and 115th for primary education enrollment in the most recent World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index. And in 2012, UNESCO reported that, in an attempt to overcome obvious shortfalls, South Africans had to pay dearly to send their children to private schools.
10 steps to study success
- Published on 9 Apr 2013
- HR Pulse News Desk
As thousands upon thousands of students get stuck into their studies at campuses across South Africa, it is worth looking at how a good start can make the year ahead not only easier but also much more likely to produce success.
Five things line managers should know
- Published on 28 Mar 2013
- HR Pulse News Desk
Often, line managers are promoted into management positions without really knowing where to start. They’re given the job description and are told to manage teams, finances, as well as put strategies into play. However, without the right skills and support, the delight of a new job (and salary) can turn into a nightmare all too quickly.
