The rapid advancement of smartphones, tablets, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profoundly reshaped modern society, offering unprecedented convenience and efficiency. However, these technologies are not without their challenges, particularly in how they influence personal autonomy, privacy, and decision-making.

The concept of career success has evolved significantly over time. Once defined by a linear progression within a single field, it now centres on continual growth, adaptability, and personal achievement. For professionals navigating an ever-changing job market, staying relevant often requires expanding skill sets and exploring new opportunities. 

As we navigate the complexities of the modern business environment and the dawn of the Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR), the importance of advanced education has never been clearer. Shaheen Khan, Senior Lecturer at Regent Business School, explores how these qualifications equip professionals with the leadership skills, strategic insight, and global perspective needed to excel.

Dr Rowen Govender from Regent Business School examines how continuing education reshapes career success, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning in developing new skills, exploring opportunities, and achieving personal and professional growth. This piece offers insights into how education empowers individuals to adapt and thrive in their evolving career paths.

Investing in employee education is no longer just about personal development; it’s a powerful way to advance a company’s goals. HR managers are increasingly tasked with ensuring these investments align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Change and disruption are constants rendering the ability to lead with agility while thinking out of the box a critical asset for organisations striving to stay ahead in a competitive marketplace. Agile leadership, characterised by its flexibility, responsiveness, and focus on team empowerment, is at the forefront of this evolution.

As the global economy is in constant evolution, the ability for businesses to adapt and continuously learn is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and ensuring long-term success. South African businesses, while rich in opportunity and entrepreneurial spirit, face distinctive challenges that significantly impede their ability to adopt a learning culture.

Regent Business School (RBS) proudly celebrates a significant milestone with the graduation of its inaugural cohort of doctoral candidates.

Corporate governance, often regarded as the compass guiding organisational behaviour, holds immense significance for startups. Against a constantly evolving backdrop, where innovation and rapid growth are the lifeblood of emerging companies, robust governance practices become more than mere compliance requirements - they become strategic imperatives.

Business schools have an important role to play in preparing young people for the 21st-century workplace