Blog Articles

  • Hire a virtual assistant to drive business growth
    With the rise of remote work over the past two years and an increase in the demand of employees for more flexibility, the virtual assistant (VA) industry has increased significantly. VAs are a compelling solution for companies of all sizes and in all industries. Below we discuss why you should...
  • Salary Negotiation Tips for Working Women: Unlock Your Earning Potential
    Salary negotiations for working women are not easy, and frankly, they can be quite daunting - but they don’t need to be. We will show you how to confidently prepare for a salary negotiation. According to a study women experience unique challenges when it comes to negotiating. Mainly due to the fact...
  • The Gig Economy: How Independent Contractors Can Boost Your Business's Efficiency and Flexibility
    The gig economy has become a major disruptor of the traditional employment environment, changing how companies conduct business. The phrase "gig economy" describes a labour market where short-term contracts or freelance work are becoming more common than long-term permanent employment.  Sixty...
  • Navigating Pregnancy, Maternity Leave, and Your Career
    Welcoming a new addition to your family is an incredibly exciting and joyous time. But for many working moms-to-be, the thought of juggling pregnancy, maternity leave, and their career can be overwhelming. How do you navigate this delicate balancing act while still ensuring your success in the...
  • Balancing Act: Successful Work-Life Integration for Working Mom
    Integrating work and life can be a challenge for anyone, and working moms often face unique circumstances and responsibilities.   Being a working mom is tough. Working mothers have to undertake the difficult challenge of being fully engaged with both work and family. Being seen as being less than...
  • Nurturing an Inclusive Workforce: Empowering Working Moms
    Given the particular difficulties working moms encounter, the path toward creating a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce bears special significance. It can be difficult to juggle family obligations with professional goals.    Hurdles Faced by Working Moms   Working mothers face...
  • Is Flexible Working The New Employee Benefit?
    Traditionally, employee benefits were medical aid and pension fund contributions. Covid-19 showed the world that productive work can be done from anywhere, and this has evolved as people’s needs and the work landscape have changed. Now that flexible working is fast becoming the norm around the...
  • contract account job
    More and more companies are realising the resource and cost benefits of hiring accounting professionals on a contract basis in South Africa. Similarly, many professional workers, particularly those with familial obligations, are appreciating the flexibility that contracting have. Thanks to the...
  • Making Small Changes To Improve Your Wellness
    The one-degree shift As a mom, I’ve become all too familiar with the question “why?” My 6-year old daughter has always been inquisitive and she loves exploring the world around her, questioning everything she finds. Recently we’ve swopped out “why?” for “what if…?”, encouraging some really creative...
  • How to avoid job search fatigue
    Job search fatigue is a familiar feeling among mothers trying to balance their careers with family responsibilities. Searching for a job can be daunting and exhausting, but there are ways to avoid burnout and maintain a positive attitude throughout the job search process. A suitable recruitment...