Blog Articles

  • Own Your Future: How to Talk to Your Boss About Your Career Development
    Balancing work and life leads to a challenging and fulfilling journey. Proactively driving your career development with your boss unlocks personal success and happiness. It's about empowering yourself to shape your future. One of the most impactful ways to embark on this journey is to confidently...
  • Have you ever considered working as an independent contractor?
    If you’re looking for work, then you might want to consider becoming an independent contractor. It’s a great way to keep your time and career as flexible as possible. In this article we’ll share some helpful information on how to become an independent contractor with RecruitMyMom. The way that...
  • She’s Back! Why Employers Should Hire Working Moms After A Career Break
    Companies are missing out on a vast talent pool and opportunities by overlooking a substantial group of skilled women because of career breaks on their CV. Career breaks refer to periods of time when individuals step away from paid employment to focus on other aspects of their lives. Working women...
  • Employee Benefits Proven To Attract And Retain Female Talent
    Financial security is a powerful force driving women's impressive participation in the workforce. However, today's talented women seek more than just a competitive salary. Financial stability is unquestionably important, but it's only one aspect of the puzzle, as the Working Women Report 2024 from...
  • New BCEA Earnings Threshold As From 1 April 2024
    The regulation of working time for employees who earn in excess of certain amount per year (the “earnings threshold”) is different to that of lower-earning employees. Working time is also regulated differently for senior managerial employees, even if they earn less than the earnings threshold. How...
  • Empowering Women: RecruitMyMom's Commitment To Building Female Careers
    RecruitMyMom is passionate about building female careers and connecting skilled women with fulfilling jobs. That is why we undertook the largest working women research study in South Africa to help us understand your needs and aspirations as a working woman and how we can better advocate for you....
  • 5 Things to Check Before You Send Your CV
    Craft your path to success with a winning CV. Before hitting submit, ensure your CV shines by highlighting your skills and experience. Here's your pre-launch checklist for a professional, polished, and targeted CV that will make you stand out from the crowd.   1. Ensure the spelling, grammar and...
  • The Unseen Force: Understanding South Africa's Working Women
    South Africa's workforce is undergoing a significant shift. Women are surpassing men in educational attainment, creating a deep pool of qualified talent. But are businesses capitalising on this opportunity? A recent Working Women in SA report by RecruitMyMom suggests they're not. Despite their...
  • How to Dismiss an Employee During Their Probation Period: Navigating the Delicate Process
    A probation period for new employees is an excellent way for employers to assess whether or not an employee is a good fit for the organisation and the job for which they have been employed. The probation period also gives an employee the opportunity to work for an organisation and decide if they...
  • Harness the Power Of Your Skilled Female Talent: Addressing Barriers To Career Advancement
    Unlock the full potential of your female talent. The journey up the career ladder is fraught with barriers for many talented women—unconscious bias, fewer mentorships, and limited leadership roles stand in the way. These obstacles do more than halt individual careers; they stifle organisational...