Blog Articles
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14 May 2025
For many South African women, the ideal job no longer means being at a desk from 8 am to 5 pm, five days a week. Increasingly, skilled and ambitious women are making it clear: they want hybrid work. But while the desire for hybrid work is strong, the opportunities don’t always reflect that. A large... -
14 May 2025
If you've stayed committed to a job through life's changing seasons, chances are you've been loyal in more ways than one. South African women are some of the most loyal employees in the workforce — 65% stay with one employer for three to ten years, significantly longer than the national average.... -
08 May 2025
In our industry, we notice how organisations reap the benefits of offering employees hybrid work arrangements. Still, many companies are calling their workers back to the office, which leaves us with the question: Are employers measuring time or results? The shift from time-bound to output-based... -
08 May 2025
Employee loyalty is one of the most valuable yet underutilised assets in today’s workplace. For employers looking to reduce hiring costs, boost productivity, and build long-term resilience, retaining skilled women offers a compelling competitive growth advantage. Women, as highlighted in the... -
17 Apr 2025
If you've uploaded your CV to RecruitMyMom or applied for a job online, chances are your application has gone through an applicant tracking system (ATS). ATS software scans your CV to assess whether it meets the requirements of a job posting. If your CV is not formatted in a way that an ATS can... -
17 Apr 2025
Yes, it's true - Artificial Intelligence (AI) can effectively help your job hunt, but there are limitations to consider and work with. This blog post explores how AI can support your job search but highlights where the human touch remains important. At RecruitMyMom, we want job seekers -... -
19 Mar 2025
According to our soon-to-be-released RecruitMyMom Working Women Report 2025, financial stability remains the most significant factor when it comes to women’s primary motivation to work. Once salary expectations are met, purpose becomes the next deciding factor, and understanding this is important... -
19 Mar 2025
In correspondence with "what women want", as shown in the recently conducted RecruitMyMom Working Women's survey results (report release date to be announced soon), the majority of women in South Africa prefer hybrid and remote work models. While hybrid and remote work arrangements offer... -
11 Feb 2025
The World Economic Forum names critical thinking and problem-solving among the top most sought-after skills in the workplace. Therefore, despite employers' continued focus on qualifications, experience, and technical skills when recruiting new employees, we cannot ignore what lies beyond a... -
11 Feb 2025
Flexible hiring is one of the savviest ways for businesses to rein in costs while securing top talent. The way a company builds its team holds the purse strings to its financial well-being, and for many, uncovering inventive methods to stay nimble without diluting expertise is non-negotiable. But...
