The JVR Africa Group

22/04/2026

What do workers want from their bosses? A new study of leadership effectiveness provides some timely and thought-provoking answers.
' global survey of nearly 10,000 workers across 1,900 organisations outlines the personality characteristics of executives in 25 markets and reveals what employees say they want in and from those in leadership roles.
Download your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/2wj2bnt3

17/04/2026

What if you could make leadership growth more targeted, measurable, and impactful?

That’s where the right insights make all the difference.

Our latest infographic explores how a well-implemented 360 approach can help organisations:

✅ Move beyond assumptions to evidence-based leadership insights
✅ Identify the behaviours that truly influence team and culture outcomes
✅ Focus development efforts where they will have the greatest impact

Download the infographic to explore how to make your leadership development more intentional:
https://jvrafricagroup.co.za/consulting

16/04/2026

One of the things we’re trying to do this year is make people science a bit more… usable.
Less jargon.�
Less theory for theory’s sake.�
More practical ideas you can actually apply at work.
That’s what we focus on in our monthly newsletter.

If that sounds useful, you can join here 👉🏽https://tinyurl.com/2s67tftf

14/04/2026

We're continuing JVR Academy’s 13th birthday celebrations with another discount! Get 50% off when you register for the WAIS-IV SA e-learning programme. If you’re working with cognitive assessments—or looking to deepen your confidence in them—this is one of the most practical, applied ways to sharpen your skills.

Register here 👉🏽 https://tinyurl.com/y65p6ssz

08/04/2026

April is World Stress Awareness Month, and in this article, Karina de Bruin reframes stress as more than just an individual experience — highlighting how it’s shaped by workplace culture, leadership, and organisational systems.

That elevated heart rate before a meeting, the tense shoulders, the racing thoughts — it’s not only about individual predisposition, but also the environment you’re operating in.

So, how do we move beyond stress-reduction initiatives towards building organisations that are emotionally intelligent at their core?

Read the full article here 👉🏽

April is World Stress Awareness Month, and in this article, Karina De Bruin reframes stress as more than just an individual experience — highlighting how it’s shaped by workplace culture, leadership, and organisational systems. That elevated heart rate before a meeting, the tense shoulders, the ...

02/04/2026

[Product Pulse] EQ is everyone’s business -

This month we’re focusing on development — starting with emotional intelligence and how the EQ-i 2.0 brings it to life in a practical, measurable way.

26/03/2026

Final call 🚨

The 50% off 16PF promotion won’t be around much longer — the offer ends this month.

Don’t miss out if you’ve been eyeing it 👀

Grab your spot: https://jvrafricagroup.co.za/academy/courses/16pf-elearning

26/03/2026

People Science Simplified: The Selection Edition -

Talent selection is one of those areas that feels deceptively simple — until you realise how much depends on it. The people you bring into your organisation shape your culture, your performance, and your future. This month, we’re simplifying talent selection — and showing how the decisions you...

13/03/2026

Clear expectations and structured development pathways are key to building effective teams. One way organisations achieve this is through functional competency frameworks.

In our latest blog, competency framework expert Angela de Freitas explains how these frameworks create real value for organisations.

Read the full post here- https://tinyurl.com/4x7c4u2f

11/03/2026

Missed our Hogan Leadership event in February? Why not catch up with this conversation between our CEO, Dr Jopie de Beer, and Dr Ryne Sherman.

It’s a longer discussion, so block out some time in your calendar — but it’s well worth it.

If you're interested in the science behind leadership potential and risk, this conversation offers valuable insights.

🎥 Watch the full discussion here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYrV273fvjk&t=20s

10/03/2026

To celebrate JVR Academy’s birthday, we’re offering 50% off our 16PF Certification Training for a limited time.

👉 Register now and take advantage of the birthday discount. - https://jvrafricagroup.co.za/academy/courses/16pf-elearning

Note: The discounted price is displayed on the registration page.

06/03/2026

[Product Pulse] Managing Selection at Scale -

Labour market trends in South Africa suggest that thousands of job vacancies are advertised each month, with each role often attracting a high volume of applications.