RecruitMyMom Blog
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- 01 Aug 2026
Spring has arrived in South Africa, and perhaps that is why I have been thinking about seasons. Not the weather kind. The motherhood kind. I started my corporate career full of ambition, never really thinking about kids, until I was in my thirties. Having a child changed everything. I was one of... - 16 Jul 2026
Knowing how to ask for flexible work and talk about company culture at interview stage is something many candidates avoid, worried it might cost them the offer. It's an understandable instinct, but avoiding the topic often means the working arrangement only gets properly tested once you're already... - 16 Jul 2026
Many working moms weigh the same question when a full-time, permanent employment opportunity arises: how do I balance the need for the stability of a full-time job salary and a family that needs me present? Pre-COVID permanent often meant rigid working hours and a daily commute, a trade-off you... - 08 Jul 2026
For many businesses, paying an independent contractor by the hour feels like the simplest, fairest and most transparent option. You know what time has been worked, the contractor knows what will be paid, and everyone has a clear administrative record. But there is a bigger question worth asking:... - 08 Jul 2026
Succession planning in any company, especially for SMEs, is not just about preparing to hand over; it’s about building a robust business that can grow beyond any single person. For many founders, the organisational-strengthening reframing changes everything. It moves succession planning off the... - 02 Jul 2026
Hiring a Virtual Assistant is one of the smartest, most cost-effective ways to grow your business, especially if you want to free up time for high-value tasks. Knowing what virtual assistant rates in South Africa are and what you should expect to pay is vital if you are new to hiring remote talent... - 26 Jun 2026
Across industry sectors, AI experience and skills in the workplace are moving from desirable to essential. Demand for AI skills surged by 77% in just 12 months, and this growth is no longer limited to developers and data scientists. Employers across marketing, finance, administration and content... - 26 Jun 2026
Effective job search strategies in 2026 look very different from what worked even a year ago, and the old playbook of applying widely, waiting and repeating is producing frustrating results for many job seekers. Your experience and capability are not in question. What makes the difference is how... - 17 Jun 2026
For many SMEs, working with remote and distributed teams has become the default operating model and for good reason. Access to a wider talent pool, lower office overhead and greater workforce loyalty are just some of the advantages a well-run distributed team delivers. Building a distributed team... - 17 Jun 2026
Growing businesses often reach a point where the team needs more capacity, but the cost of adding another full-time employee is difficult to justify. The work still needs to be done, quality cannot slip, and yet fixed staffing costs need to be managed carefully. Before you decide who to hire, it is...
