time management

On 28 October, the rugby world came to a standstill as an epic battle played out between South Africa and New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France. The Boks, as the South African team is fondly known, came out victorious. Simultaneously, the eyes of the cricket world are on…

Soft Skills are becoming increasingly essential for career success and mobility. If you’re looking for a quickfire way to invest in your future, then adding these soft skill diplomas to your CV will mark you out to potential employers as a personable team player and someone they’ll want as part of their business. Some job-seekers…

For many people, the greatest change brought about by Covid-19 has been the disruption to their work lives. Lockdowns, quarantining and having to isolate have forced millions around the world to work from home. This has raised a vast range of issues and challenges for both employees and employers.  Organisations are still figuring out how…

Ask any leader what the secret to their success is and they’ll say it’s to master productivity in a world filled with constant distractions and endless to-do lists. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, we’re all faced with this same struggle. Fortunately, there are several time-tested methods that can help you become more efficient and…

Justine Dalke is a certified English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and holds a variety of specialised teaching qualifications, including teaching grammar, business English, and test preparation. She has worked in classrooms around the world and taught students from various backgrounds and a diverse range of countries, from Japan to Ukraine to Brazil. Justine…

May 5, 2019 Trying to balance life’s day-to-day commitments and studying can be quite overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are 6 tips to help you study smart and achieve your goals, so that you can save time for everything else that matters in your life. 1. Set the right goals What do…

As the year draws to a close and we find ourselves caught up in the upcoming whirlwind of holiday celebrations, work deadlines, and the desire to finish strong, it’s not uncommon to experience the notorious “year-end fatigue.” This is the time when our energy levels seem to dwindle, and stress levels tend to rise. This…

Productivity is a very difficult skill to measure. It’s not something you can get a degree in or pass a test to prove you have it. But employers know it when they see it and they value it above almost every other skill an employee can possess. Time is money in every industry and so…

Welcome to the 21st century, where busy is the new norm. From youth, we’ve been told we can do anything, and that life is short – it’s no wonder that we’re constantly scrambling to fit it all in. We’ve been conditioned to want so much. With our devices constantly in hand, we’re being told what…

Do you ever feel ill-equipped to handle all the challenges of adult life? Our new “Adulting” Hub  is here to help with free online courses. While the term “Adulting” is sardonic, in reality, navigating life’s challenges is no joke. Housing, social media overload and the pressures of work and study are all stressors. According to…