Blog for Employers

  • Recruit Moms for Sales Teams - It Makes Good Business Sense
    Do you want to avoid getting calls from disengaged, unprofessional, under-trained salespeople? So do your clients. Companies constantly search for innovative ways to enhance their sales teams. One often overlooked source of sales talent is skilled mothers. Recruiting experienced moms for your sales...
  • Attracting and Retaining Top Female Talent: The Critical Role of Competitive Compensation and Flexibility
    Attracting and retaining top female talent has become a crucial focus for organisations aiming for sustainable growth, diversity, and long-term innovation. As highlighted in the RecruitMyMom Working Women Report 2024, women's desire for financial compensation and flexibility is paramount when...
  • Staffing flexibility in times of growth - the case for hiring independent contractors
    South Africa has some of the most inflexible labour laws in the world. That said, the growing global trend of hiring contracting staff for specific skills is enabling companies to remain agile in their staffing by hiring differently.  Hiring independent contractors in a tough economy enable...
  • Smart Solutions for Your Business During Employee Maternity Leave
    When one of your employees shares the exciting news of their pregnancy, it can feel bittersweet for you as a business owner. While it's wonderful news, it means you need to prepare for their absence during maternity leave. You will need a smart solution for your business when this pregnant employee...
  •  Striking a Deal to Avoid the Retrenchment Process
    If an employer contemplates dismissing employees based on operational requirements (retrenchment), the Labour Relations Act (LRA) requires the employer to follow certain procedures. However, may an employer approach employees informally and strike a deal by signing a mutual separation agreement,...
  • How to Avoid Hiring Unconscious Bias for Gender-Diverse Teams
    As an employer avoiding hiring unconscious biases, particularly when building gender diverse teams in your company is a straightforward step toward improving productivity. Hiring unconscious bias is part of human nature — we all have it. However, by identifying when your opinions are based on...
  •   Rapid adaptation and innovation are crucial in the ever-changing landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). One often overlooked but highly effective growth strategy is integrating part-time skilled workers into your workforce. Among the most valuable part-time professionals are...
  • Bridging the Remote Work Gap: Aligning Productivity Perceptions Between Employees and Management
    The shift to remote work has revealed a stark disconnect between employees' perceptions of productivity and management's views of output. While many remote workers report being more productive than their in-office counterparts, managers often express concerns about oversight and performance. We...
  • Bridge the Skilled Worker Shortage by Closing the Gender Divide
    In the heart of South Africa's economic landscape, a powerful solution to the skilled worker shortage is emerging – one that not only addresses the urgent need for talent but also paves the way for a more diverse and dynamic workforce. The Working Women Report 2024 shines a light on a vast pool of...
  • How best to train remote employees
    As remote working becomes ingrained in our daily lives, businesses and employees alike are realising that nearly every business and the operational transaction can be done virtually. For businesses to grow and expand, they need to be able to hire and train remote employees. The greatest challenge...