Blog Articles

  • Stopping The Gender Leak: Strategies to Retain Working Women at All Stages of Motherhood
    To effectively address skills shortages and transform gender diversity in organisations, we must understand and tackle the reasons behind the talent gender leak. By implementing practical solutions to retain and support women at all stages of motherhood, we can economically empower women and...
  • 15 Ways to Succeed as a Remote Employee: Tips for Success in South Africa
    Since RecruitMyMom launched in 2012, remote and hybrid working has increased in many industries, offering flexibility and convenience to employees and independent contractors. Adopting habits and strategies that ensure productivity, reliability, and effective communication is essential to...
  • Work-life integration: the importance of prioritising family time
    Balancing work and family life is a challenge that many working moms face, but at RecruitMyMom, we believe and promote that it is possible to prioritise work and family without compromising. It requires intentional effort, clear boundaries, and a supportive environment at home and work. Here's our...
  • The Role Of Diversity And Inclusion In Building A Strong Employer Brand
    Diversity and inclusion (also known as diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI) are closely linked values held by many organisations that support different groups of individuals. A significant number of organisations have recognised the importance of DEI by making it a priority for organisational...
  • How To Retain Senior And Executive Female Talent
    The Working Women in SA Report 2024 research study, the largest in SA with nearly 2000 respondents, finds that as women progress in seniority and responsibility, their desire for flexible working methods increases.  The data revealed that eighty percent of executive women expressed a preference...
  • Have you ever considered working as an independent contractor?
    If you’re looking for work, then you might want to consider becoming an independent contractor. It’s a great way to keep your time and career as flexible as possible. In this article we’ll share some helpful information on how to become an independent contractor with RecruitMyMom. The way that...
  • She’s Back! Why Employers Should Hire Working Moms After A Career Break
    Companies are missing out on a vast talent pool and opportunities by overlooking a substantial group of skilled women because of career breaks on their CV. Career breaks refer to periods of time when individuals step away from paid employment to focus on other aspects of their lives. Working women...
  • Employee Benefits Proven To Attract And Retain Female Talent
    Financial security is a powerful force driving women's impressive participation in the workforce. However, today's talented women seek more than just a competitive salary. Financial stability is unquestionably important, but it's only one aspect of the puzzle, as the Working Women Report 2024 from...
  • Empowering Women: RecruitMyMom's Commitment To Building Female Careers
    RecruitMyMom is passionate about building female careers and connecting skilled women with fulfilling jobs. That is why we undertook the largest working women research study in South Africa to help us understand your needs and aspirations as a working woman and how we can better advocate for you....
  • The Unseen Force: Understanding South Africa's Working Women
    South Africa's workforce is undergoing a significant shift. Women are surpassing men in educational attainment, creating a deep pool of qualified talent. But are businesses capitalising on this opportunity? A recent Working Women in SA report by RecruitMyMom suggests they're not. Despite their...