Have you been asked to write a letter of recommendation for your employee but not sure what to include? Here are the reasons why you should write your employee a recommendation letter and what you need to include.

An estate manager oversees property, staff, and operations across one or more residences. Here is what the role covers and when it makes sense to hire one.

Technical skills are the starting point. Here is what separates a capable household employee from one a principal keeps for years.

Want to know what’s the best holiday gift for your household staff? We asked some of the best nannies, housekeepers and private household employees across Chicago and reveal the answer here on the My Household Managed blog.

Are you a nanny and expecting your own baby? Do you employ a nanny who is pregnant? If you’re unsure of what to do when it comes to maternity leave for nannies, here are our top tips to make sure you get it right and retain high-quality household staff.

Without an HR department by your side, it is easy to get accidentally carried away into people-pleasing behavior. After all, saying “yes” to impromptu trips with the children or late-night hours for the family may not seem worrisome, but without boundaries, where do you draw the line?

Want to know if you should expect to receive a raise or a bonus this year? Thinking about offering a bonus or a raise to your nanny or household employee? Here we answer common questions surrounding this topic.

For household employees like nannies, housekeepers, household managers (and more), there are many benefits to being paid “on the books” or through a payroll system.

At My Household Managed we pride ourselves on the quality of candidates that we present to families. Using Scout References allows us to ensure that we have done our due diligence with our candidates and their services align with our values of attention to detail and integrity.

In the United States, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a job applicant because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, national origin, or disability.

National Nanny Recognition Week is September 18-24, 2022. Here are a few ways to show your household employee that you care and make them feel valued.

Overnight nanny pay follows specific legal requirements. Here is how to structure sleep hours, compensation, and expectations before the arrangement begins.

Traveling with your nanny requires a proactive plan, here’s four places to start to make your trip a success.

Here’s exactly what you need to know about the new 2023 Illinois requirements for meal breaks and time off for your nanny.

Navigating the complexities of health insurance, stipends, and benefits for your nanny or other household employee can be daunting. This simple overview is the perfect place to start!

Here’s how paying your nanny or other household employees via Venmo or cash can hurt you and your employee — and what to do instead.

Learn about the power of guaranteed hours in your search for a high-quality household employee. What are they, how to pay them, and why.

A house manager is an administrative and operational professional who takes on everything a principal would do themselves to keep a home running well. Vendor management, household staff, supply systems, seasonal preparation, and the daily rhythm of a private residence. This guide explains what the role covers, how it differs from a housekeeper and estate manager, and when a nanny/house manager is the most practical first hire.