Blog Articles

  • Which employment contract is right for you?
    At RecruitMyMom, our recruitment team are well-versed when it comes to employment contracts. Choosing the right contract type for you might be daunting. To help you better understand each contract we’ve compiled the three main types of contacts so that you can make an informed decision. An...
  • The sneaky connection between self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome
    Believe it or not, Imposter Syndrome seems to be more common in women than men. Oftentimes we tend to confuse self-doubt with Imposter Syndrome so let’s unpack the key difference, causes and how we as women can work through self-limiting thoughts to live happier meaningful lives. So what exactly is...
  • working mom
    Working moms are the ultimate multi-taskers, from sandwich spread to spreadsheets; they have a lot on the go every day and tackle their tasks in a host of different ways. You’ve heard of a helicopter parent but have you heard of a stapler parent? For the RecruitMyMom quiz, we’ve opened up the...
  • back to work
    There are many reasons why you may have taken a break from working. Maybe you were on maternity leave and might need a bit more flexibility given your new Mom status. Possibly you were overworked and just need a break to reassess your priorities.  Whatever your reasons for taking a break it is...
  • #WinningWomen: we applaud RecruitMyMom clients
    It’s a privilege for us to recognise and applaud the partners, clients, candidates and members of the RecruitMyMom community during Women’s Month each year. Each person and company has contributed to a change in the workplace for women, for the better.  This particular year is a very special one...
  • Breaking bias: the effects of company culture on mothers in the workplace
    Establish a diverse and inclusive organisational culture for business success The drive for gender parity in the workplace is not where it needs to be yet. According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2022, as it stands today, it’ll take another 132 years for the gender gap in the workplace to close....
  • Attributes that make working mothers extraordinary
    Hiring mothers as employees is a no-brainer. This article is all about the attributes that make working mothers extraordinary. If you are a start-up or scale-up you should recruit a mom!  “I celebrate the resilience, loyalty, empathy, and emotional intelligence that so many women bring into the...
  • A list of the top 20 flexible jobs for moms
    In a post-pandemic workplace, and after a rough few years, flexible work is at the top of the priority list for many employers and moms who are looking for meaningful jobs. RecruitMyMom has seen around corners over the past ten years and the solutions we offer are almost an essential service when...
  • Challenges women in the workplace face and how to overcome them
    Although gender diversity is growing in awareness, there’s a continual need for intentional action behind some key challenges that women in the workplace face. According to a recent survey, only 43.4 percent of employment in South Africa in the second quarter of 2021 were women. Of those in...
  • How to get the job interview you want
    The way you present yourself before a potential employer is strategic, specific, and practical. If you throw in a generic job application with spelling errors and a few other mistakes then it’ll be challenging to get the job interview you want. At RecruitMyMom we are passionate about equipping our...