Blog Articles

  • Motivation and Self-Awareness: Key Skills for Hybrid and Remote Work
    In correspondence with "what women want", as shown in the recently conducted RecruitMyMom Working Women's survey results (report release date to be announced soon), the majority of women in South Africa prefer hybrid and remote work models. While hybrid and remote work arrangements offer...
  • I’ll never forget the day when my kids were young and I broke down over a cup of coffee with my husband. “I just feel like I’m never doing enough,” I blubbered, letting my coffee go cold. “At work, I feel guilty about not being with the kids. When I’m with the kids, I feel guilty about work. It’s...
  • Three tips to take charge of your career as an expectant mom
    The decision to start a family is a big one for any woman who is heavily invested in her career. Will it affect my chances of promotion? Will people take me as seriously when I’m a working mom? How do I stop them from ‘seeing’ me differently? How do I get them to understand that I want to stay on...
  • Know Your Worth: Game-Changes for Job-Seeking Women in South Africa
    As a job-seeking woman in South Africa, you bring ambition, resilience, and talent, so do not underestimate your worth! We know that navigating the workplace landscape can be challenging, especially when your needs and aspirations are misunderstood or overlooked. Using vital data and insights from...
  • How to ask your boss for flexibility
    As a working mom, your life is a constant juggling act. Between managing family responsibilities and work commitments, finding balance can often feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a single mom or have a supportive partner, one thing is clear: workplace flexibility is key to integrating your personal...
  • 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...
  • What is a Sales Consultant? A Sales Consultant is a professional who specialises in selling products or services to customers while providing expert advice and solutions tailored to their needs. Their primary role is to drive sales and build strong relationships with clients.   Job Description...
  • 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...
  • Navigating a Working Woman's Career At Each Stage of Life
    Did you know that most working women go through quite a few career stages, often directed by life stages?  More than half of all graduates are women, and often graduate intake programmes have more women than men. Initially, a woman’s career will closely follow the trajectory of her male...