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Interview Guide: How to ask for Flexible Work and Talk About Company Culture With Confidence
16 Jul 2026
Knowing how to ask for flexible work and talk about company culture at interview stage is something many candidates avoid, worried it might cost them the offer. It's an understandable instinct, but avoiding the topic often means the working arrangement only gets properly tested once you're already...Read More
Many working moms weigh the same question when a full-time, permanent employment opportunity arises: how do I balance the need for the stability of a full-time job salary and a family that needs me present? Pre-COVID permanent often meant rigid working hours and a daily commute, a trade-off you...Read More
Across industry sectors, AI experience and skills in the workplace are moving from desirable to essential. Demand for AI skills surged by 77% in just 12 months, and this growth is no longer limited to developers and data scientists. Employers across marketing, finance, administration and content...Read More
Effective job search strategies in 2026 look very different from what worked even a year ago, and the old playbook of applying widely, waiting and repeating is producing frustrating results for many job seekers. Your experience and capability are not in question. What makes the difference is how...Read More
South Africa's parental leave laws changed significantly in October 2025, and if you are expecting a baby or planning for one, this affects you directly. A Constitutional Court ruling declared the old distinctions between maternity, paternity, adoption, and commissioning parental leave...Read More
Asking your employer for flexible work has always taken a certain kind of courage. The recent fuel price hike has been described as the largest single-month increase in the country's history, and with the broader cost of living climbing steadily, the daily commute has become a real financial...Read MoreHow to Network UP for Career Growth
11 Mar 2026
Have you ever been stuck on a level of Candy Crush? You try every move you can think of, but nothing works. You're frustrated, ready to give up, and convinced the level is impossible. Then you search YouTube, find a short video, and suddenly you have the steps to pass it. Just like that, you move...Read More
Learning how to talk about yourself professionally is something most people never practise - until the moment you need to do so. Someone asks, "So, what do you do?" and your brain goes oddly blank. You know your work, you have navigated complexity, carried responsibility, and achieved results you...Read More
As artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, your emotional intelligence at work matters more than ever before. For skilled professionals at any stage of their career, technical qualifications will get you in the door, but it's the human element - your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - that...Read More
You've been invited for an interview. Congratulations! We know how much courage and effort it takes to get to this point. These ten online interview tips will help you show your potential employer why you're the right person for the role through a screen. On video, every detail is magnified. Hiring...Read More
