This article is a great recap of staffing issues going into 2020. Please click through to read the full text on our payroll partner’s site at gtm.com. Household Employment Industry Employee Rights and Protections It’s hard to believe that at the start of 2010, there were no state laws that specifically addressed rights and protections…
This post is a nice update on family service positions. The modern day Family Assistant is becoming popular again and including elements of traditional PA’s, Social Secretaries, and helping with children. Maddie Gray’s working day begins at 9am, when there are bills to be paid, invoices to issue and dozens of snags and queries to…
While the idea of simplifying “on-demand” household help is nice, the truth is more complicated. When you give strangers full access to your home, the risk of theft or damage is inherent. Always make sure you have someone on your side doing the references and/or background checks so you know the source. It might be convenient…
As we head toward the end of the year it is always good to re-check the laws and policies for employing household staff. One of the leading experts in the field offers this quick guide to help assess your compliance. Enjoy… Even an experienced accountant may overlook some of the nuances to tax and labor…
This is a great, quick tip to remember when talking to anyone about your salary needs. So many make the mistake of framing the salary numbers based on what they personally need, which is the absolute worst approach possible in the personal service business. ALL references to salary and schedule should be offered as a value…
Mistakes happen with all things internet. When it happens to us, it gets quickly frustrating that simple errors can’t be corrected quickly and easily. That is perhaps the peril of a large company without direct customer service. Sites like Amazon provide great purchase experiences, but at what cost to customer service? We’ve all gotten wrong-number calls and texts;…
Long term Butlers and Estate Managers from Britain and the USA are seeing high demand from employers in the middle east. We recommend connecting with reputable agencies who represent these employers to make sure all the service terms are clear before getting on the plane, but it is a nice opportunity if you are experienced…
The following are a few tips from the Nanny employment perspective that apply well to ALL staff in private service. It’s a nice quick read and a good reminder of simple, yet often violated standards. Many nannies today aren’t the only household employee working in a home. It’s not unusual for a family to also…
Here’s a MUST READ article over at Lifehacker concerning online profiles. It is rich with information and related links / resources. If you don’t know this information, it IS hurting your online identity. Dear Lifehacker, I’ve been applying for a lot of jobs recently, and I’m wondering what kind of research an employer might do…