Blog for Employers

  • Assess Transferable Skills on a CV
    The ability to assess transferable skills on a CV is one of the most valuable capabilities a hiring manager can develop. As careers become increasingly non-linear and shaped by life stages, traditional assumptions about career progression are quickly becoming outdated. This matters deeply when...
  • Build Business Capacity With Flexible Talent
    Working with thousands of business leaders across South Africa and internationally has taught us something important: the brightest executives often find themselves trapped in operational quicksand. They are brilliant strategists stuck answering emails, visionary entrepreneurs buried in bookkeeping...
  • Hire A Cost effective Virtual Assistant
    Every business leader wants the same thing: reliable support at a price that makes sense. The ability to hire cost-effective Virtual Assistants without sacrificing quality has become a smart strategy for business growth. By hiring skilled South African VA's through RecruitMyMom, businesses locally...
  • How To Make Women’s Day and Women’s Month Meaningful in Your Workplace
    Each year, on 9 August, Women's Day, South Africa pays homage to the extraordinary women who courageously marched to the Union Buildings in 1956, advocating for their rights with dignity and tenacity. This historic moment deserves to be commemorated - not through flowers and eloquent speeches...
  • 8 Flexible Working Models in 2025 That Could Suit Your Business
    Flexible working is a powerful lever for talent attraction with the ultimate aim of driving business performance. Businesses that integrate flexible models into their operations can attract high-demand talent and enjoy diverse thinking, productivity, innovation, and retention gains. Choosing the...
  • Virtual Assistant Rates in South Africa: What You Should Expect to Pay in 2025
    Virtual Assistant Rates in South Africa: What You Should Expect to Pay in 2025 Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) is one of the smartest, most cost-effective ways to grow your business, especially if you want to free up time for high-value tasks. Knowing what virtual assistant rates in South Africa...
  • 10 Proven Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Women in Finance
    Across the financial sector, a quiet shift is reshaping what leadership and performance look like. The question of attracting and retaining women in finance is no longer just about equity; it’s about maximising untapped value and talent. Women bring a blend of analytical thinking, collaboration,...
  • How to Build a Cost Efficient Team Without Sacrificing on Quality
    Cost efficient hiring for budget-conscious businesses in South Africa and beyond. Balancing budgets while building capable teams is a challenge facing businesses across industries and borders. Whether you are scaling a startup in Cape Town, running a consultancy in London, or managing operations...
  • Hire a Compliance Manager in South Africa: Your Complete Guide
    In South Africa's complex regulatory landscape, compliance should form the foundation of your sustainable business operations. With legislation spanning everything from POPIA, Companies Act, Labour Law, B-BBEE codes, FICA, FAIS, and environmental and industry-specific requirements, staying...
  • From talent gap to talent goldmine: rethinking conventional hiring
    Talent gap? Find your talent goldmine There’s often hand-wringing over the so-called “talent shortage” – companies scramble to find the right people, headlines warn of skills gaps widening and HR teams exhaust their budgets just trying to stay competitive. But what if the problem isn’t a lack of...