According to the 2023 BrandMapp study (sampling 33 000 employed South African respondents that profile the 12.8 million mid to high-income households across various sectors), of those earning above R10 000 per month and who were compelled to work from home during the national lockdown. 44% indicated that they had since returned to the office on a full-time basis, and […]
Benefits of applying to a Management Development course.
A Management Development course can be a game-changer for individuals looking to enhance their leadership and managerial skills. These courses are designed to help participants learn new techniques, gain practical knowledge, and develop the necessary skills to excel in their managerial roles. One of the main benefits of a Management Development course is the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals. […]
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HOW RPL EMPOWERS SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESSES
South Africa has come a long way since the first democratic elections in 1994, but in the field of education, many inequalities still remain. As the late Nelson Mandela once said, “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. In order to achieve this, however, access to good, affordable education is essential – and […]
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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT; A COMPLIANCE ISSUE THAT’S FAILING
The amendments to the Skills Development Act have had far reaching consequences for training institutions, employees that seek to develop their skills, and the companies that employ them. Factor in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) point requirements, and training once again becomes a compliance issue instead of the correct reaction to skills gaps that would increase productivity. While this may […]
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CUTTING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BUDGETS; BEHEADING THE FUTURE
The first quarter of 2016 is complete. The finance speech has been delivered, and most companies have begun re-evaluating their budgets for the next financial year. Understandably, most will be searching for cost-cutting avenues, contemplating what constitutes essential spend, and what they can do without. Unfortunately, in many instances, the choice is made to cut skills development budgets. A mistake […]
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MANAGERS; THE PERSONAL DEVELOPERS OF THE FUTURE
American writer, Warren Bennis, is quoted as saying that; “Success in management requires learning as fast as the world is changing”. Amidst an ever changing world, a constantly shifting economy, booming technological advances, and a myriad of macro- and microenvironmental variables, the management of a workforce is a position that requires highly skilled, well-trained managers. Why is it so important […]
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SURVIVAL TIPS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN MANAGERS
A global survey of more than 1 300 CEOs revealed that the availability of key skills is the second-biggest threat to business growth, close behind the increasing tax burden. A report issued in Business Day showed that this comes as South Africa’s government cuts mandatory grants, or reimbursements, that are paid back to companies that engage in sector education and […]
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2016 – THE YEAR FOR INNOVATION IN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
No matter how or why money is being spent, the outlay of funds is always accompanied by an expectation of return on investment (ROI). In the realm of skills development, innovation leads to greater ROI, while the effective management of people impacts on the holistic performance of the organisation – offering elevated ROI in terms of productivity and profitability. At […]
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SUCCEEDING IN ACCREDITATION FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
The South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) is responsible for the quality control of education and training quality throughout South Africa, within in National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This task is executed by Education and Training Quality Assurance Bodies (ETQAs), which require providers to be registered in terms of certain legislation, and maintain a quality management system that includes policies, procedures and […]
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THE NEVER ENDING JOURNEY OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Henry Ford, American industrialist, the founder of Ford Motor Company emphatically believed in the continuous journey of learning. “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or at eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” At The Institute of People Development’s (IPD) 2015 Graduation Ceremony held in November, Chief Executive Officer, Mark Orpen, opened the proceedings and welcomed guests, […]
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