Blog Articles
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27 Feb 2024
Feeling stuck in a career rut is something that many working women experience throughout their careers. You feel unmotivated, that you are not learning anything new, or that your current job has no growth prospects. It happens to the best of us, and when it does, it can take a toll on your overall... -
27 Feb 2024
Any sort of training, certified or not, is guaranteed to boost your CV and fill any gaps in your knowledge and skill set. Upskilling will also ensure that you are on par with the latest technological advancements in your industry and keep you up-to-date with the latest knowledge in your chosen... -
22 Feb 2024
The Working Women in SA Report recently published by RecruitMyMom, finds that only eight percent of women want to work just in the office. This does not mean that the rest want to work remotely. Despite a commonly held view, not all working women want to work fully remotely; this report finds that... -
22 Feb 2024
A case of serious misconduct may also amount to a criminal offence. Does the employer have to wait until the disciplinary proceedings have run their course before laying a criminal charge? And if the employer decides to lay a criminal charge, should the disciplinary proceedings be halted pending... -
21 Feb 2024
When an employee goes on maternity leave, others almost inevitably have to fill in for her. During her absence the question may arise whether she is really needed and whether her position has become redundant. May the employer retrench her in these circumstances? Our courts have repeatedly come to... -
21 Feb 2024
In the world of business, financial expertise is the backbone of informed decision-making, and that's where a skilled Financial Manager comes in. A Financial Manager is a strategic leader who oversees all financial aspects of a company, providing fiscal guidance to drive growth and profitability.... -
09 Feb 2024
How do you answer the tough interview question, “what’s your greatest weakness?” For such a common interview question, the answer was never really clear! Should you deny you have any weaknesses? Or do you share it all? Neither is the correct answer. You turn the situation to your advantage by... -
09 Feb 2024
There's a prevalent misunderstanding surrounding the term "quietly quitting" in the workplace. Contrary to popular belief, quietly quitting doesn't always mean physically leaving your job. Instead, it encompasses a spectrum of subjective interpretations, allowing individuals to navigate their... -
29 Jan 2024
Establishing and maintaining boundaries to ensure that flexibility enhances, rather than hinders, career progression for women involves a combination of self-awareness, communication skills, and effective time management. Workplace flexibility has its pros and cons when it comes to career... -
29 Jan 2024
At RecruitMyMom we know how difficult it is to be a mom, let alone a working mom! Your to-do list seems never-ending, and sometimes it may feel like there simply aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done. Juggling all these balls can be extremely stressful, and we totally understand. We...
