Domestic Household Staffing Blog
We share tips, resources, and industry best practices for domestic staff and private household employers.
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3 Ways to Attract Qualified and Experienced Domestic Staff
Do you want to know how to attract the most qualified and experienced domestic staff? My Household Managed share expert advice on how to ensure youβre recruiting the best staff for your needs and lifestyle, whether youβre hiring a nanny, housekeeper, house manager or other household employee.
How Much Should I Pay My Household Employee to Remain Competitive After the Great Resignation?
Find out how the βGreat Resignation of 2022β affected domestic employment and what that means for the household labor market in 2023. From My Household Managed, the experts in household recruitment in Chicago.
What Are the Benefits of Using an Agency to Help Me Hire Domestic Staff?
If youβre a family or high-net worth individual looking to hire employees for your private household, you may be wondering what the advantages of using an expert agency like My Household Managed are. To help you make an informed decision about working with an agency, weβve listed how it can benefit you when looking to hire a nanny, housekeeper, house manager or other domestic employee.
5 Unique Interview Questions You Should Ask When Hiring for a Role in a Private Household
What if there was a way to get an impressive but honest answer during an interview? At My Household Managed, we have compiled a list of 5 unique questions to ask domestic staff so that you can get to the heart of what truly matters to the candidates in your job search, without the fluff or rehearsed answers.
What Should You Include in a Letter of Recommendation?
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.
What is an Estate Manager?
What is an Estate Manager and what do they do? Find out from the experts in household staffing in Chicagoland and Palm Beach, My Household Managed.
What Makes a Great Household Employee?
What makes a great household employee? What skills and qualities do you need to be successful in your dream job as a household staff member? Here we give you our top tips based on our expert advice.
What Should I Give My Household Staff for the Holidays?
Want to know whatβs 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.
Maternity Leave for Nannies
Are you a nanny and expecting your own baby? Do you employ a nanny who is pregnant? If youβre 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.
How to Set Healthy Boundaries at Work
Without an HR department by your side, it is easy to get accidentally carried away into people-pleasing behavior. After all, saying βyesβ 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?
Yearly Bonuses, Raises, and Holiday Pay for Your Nanny or other Household Employee
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.
Benefits of Legal Pay for Household Employees
For household employees like nannies, housekeepers, household managers (and more), there are many benefits to being paid βon the booksβ or through a payroll system.
Steps We Take to Give You the Ultimate Peace of Mind
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.
Things You Are Not Allowed To Ask A Candidate During an Interview
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.
How to Make Sure Your Nanny Feels Valued
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.
Should You Pay Your Nanny to Sleep? Hereβs How to Have Successful Overnights With Your Nanny.
Taking a work trip or romantic night away kid-free? Hereβs what you need to know about paying your nanny for overnight care in Chicago, Illinois.
Vacation With Your Nanny: 4 Ways To Make Sure Everyone Has A Positive Experience
Traveling with your nanny requires a proactive plan, hereβs four places to start to make your trip a success.
Is THIS in Your Nanny Contract? These New Worker Rights Could Make or Break Your Deal!
Hereβs exactly what you need to know about the new 2023 Illinois requirements for meal breaks and time off for your nanny.
Is it Really Necessary to Offer a Health Insurance Stipend to Your Nanny or Other Household Employee
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!