Blog for Moms

  • 7 Reasons why remote working is good for your mental well-being
    A lot has been said about remote working - both good and bad. But what does it really do for our mental well-being? There are plenty of reasons to love working from home: no commute, a more relaxed dress code, increased potential to create your own schedule... the list goes on. And while there are...
  • How to ask your boss for flexibility
    As a working mom, your life is demanding. You’re juggling many balls including family and work life. Every day you’re trying to integrate these two which, at times, can be challenging. Whether you’re a single mom or have a partner, you probably require a level of flexibility in the workplace to...
  • How women in business can rise above the noise
    We recently attended the Standard Bank Top Women Virtual Conference and could listen in and contribute to the various fascinating conversations taking place. One of these conversations included an inspiring session on the Ultimate career strategies from women who rise above the noise. Successes,...
  • How to plan for your future through different career stages
    Did you know that most 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 counterparts. And...
  • How you can successfully return to work
    Successfully returning to work is possible! That’s why we are passionate about helping women return to work after a career break.    It was May 2006, more than 15 years ago, but I can still see myself in the office with my manager and work colleagues, and she was updating everyone that I would be...
  • 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...
  • 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...