Blog Articles

  • Why 68% of women want full time jobs with flexibility - and how to ask for it
    According to the Working Women Report in SA 2025 findings, 68% South Africa women prefer to work full-time with flexibility, yet only 39% currently do. Even more telling is that 43% of women currently work full-time with no flexibility, whereas only 3.4% prefer that arrangement. Looking at the...
  • How to Claim for UIF When Going on Maternity Leave
    If you're pregnant and preparing for maternity leave, congratulations - here’s to wonderful and exciting times ahead! It’s a transformative time, and while there’s a lot to plan for, your financial security shouldn't be left to chance. If you’re employed in South Africa and contribute to the...
  • 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...
  •  Compliance Manager Job Description
    Need a clear Compliance Manager job description? In our "Guide to why and how one should hire a Compliance Manager", we discuss the vital role a compliance manager plays in ensuring that your business operates within the legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks relevant to your industry. From...
  • Making hybrid work work for you: A guide for women in South Africa
    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...
  • Employee loyalty and flexible work policies: A smarter way to work
    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....
  • Why hybrid work matters for women in South Africa: A strategic approach to talent and retention
    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...
  • Why retaining women is a smart financial strategy: The power of employee loyalty
    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...
  • Does Your Curriculum Vitae Contain These Vital Headings? How to Write an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Friendly CV
    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...