Blog Articles

  • What Does Family Responsibility Leave Cover?
    What is Family Responsibility Leave in South Africa? Family responsibility leave is three days of paid leave per year, which full-time employees are entitled to if you work more than four days per week, after four months of employment, over and above annual and sick leave. Family Responsibility...
  • How to increase your chances of job success on RecruitMyMom
    You have heard so much about RecruitMyMom, and you can’t wait to register and start applying for suitable new work opportunities. You excitedly register on www.recruitmymom.co.za, complete the online CV, then visit the job listings page and apply for a job, a few days later you receive a decline...
  • 8 Of The Best Remote Jobs To Pursue In 2024
    The rise of remote work has given working women the chance to take control of their careers. The flexibility of working from home or any location of their choice allows women to mould their career goals around their lifestyle needs, like fetching children from school. Remote jobs provide...
  • Empowered and Unstoppable Why RecruitMyMom Believes Working Moms Make the Best Employees
    In the dynamic world of career and personal fulfilment, working moms stand out as true superheroes, juggling the demands of both the professional and personal realms with grace and resilience. At RecruitMyMom, we recognise and celebrate the strengths and qualities that make working moms exceptional...
  • What Does The Law Say About Notice Periods In South Africa
    As an employee in South Africa, it is important to be aware of your company's notice period policy. This is the amount of time you are required to give your employer before resigning from your position. Notice periods can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on your contract. While...
  • IT Support Consultant Job Description
    What does an IT Support Consultant do? An IT Support Consultant is a technical guru responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of a company's IT systems, providing top-notch support to employees and resolving tech issues with ease. The IT Support Consultant's job description includes...
  • 2023 Hiring Trends That Have Impacted Hiring In South Africa
    As 2023 draws to a close, it is worthwhile reflecting on hiring trends that impacted South Africa in 2023. There are lessons to be learnt and clues as to what the future of work may look like.  Since the pandemic, the workplace has undergone significant upheaval. From being forced to work remotely...
  • 4 Outsourcing Myths Debunked For Employers
    Did you know that outsourcing services dates back to the late 1980s and have become an increasingly common way of doing business in the 21st century? It was first developed as a way companies could gain a competitive edge in the new global market and is now widely used by companies globally in...
  • How To Get Hired In 2024: A Guide For Busy Moms
    We spend so much time looking for a job, but we don’t often give thought to how to get hired. We know this is not necessarily your focus right now; it is a busy time of year. Work is ramping up its’ deadlines, the holiday season is looming, and your children’s schedule is packed with school...
  • Workplace values to hold onto throughout your career
    Every workplace is different and has its own set of values. Values are what hold a company together, set the tone of the culture, and unite employees and business leaders towards one vision.  The term ‘values’ means the “principles or standards of behaviour; one's judgement of what is important in...