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Meet Our September 2023 Nanny of the Month!
Could you use an extra hand to help with child care now that school is back in session? This fabulous caregiver would like to meet your family – introducing Sunnie! Sunnie has been with our agency a few months, and already we are hearing about how caring, gentle, and...
Preparing Yourself and Your Children for the 2023-2024 Flu Season
Experts are predicting that the United States may have another early start to the influenza (flu) season this year. When colder weather arrives, flu rates typically increase, peaking between December and February. This article previews the 2023-2024 flu season and...
17 Ways to Celebrate 2023 National Nanny Recognition Week
The 2023 National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is September 24-30. NNRW is a week during which families, businesses, and the media will be encouraged to celebrate the positive aspects of the nanny profession, the important role nannies play in the lives of the...
What are the Payroll and Tax Rules for Senior Care?
Have you hired a senior care employee to work in your home? Follow this senior care payroll and tax guide to ensure you are compliant with employment rules. Step 1 - Determine if you have an employee or independent contractor The main difference between an employee...
Why Your Nanny Needs a W-2 Instead of a 1099
A common mistake families make when hiring a nanny is to pay them as an independent contractor, not an employee. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services provides a look at why a nanny needs a W-2, not a 1099. One of the most common questions (and misunderstandings)...
What Pre-tax Health Benefits Can You Offer a Nanny?
One of the best ways a family can recruit and retain a high-quality nanny is by offering health benefits. But some plans can be very costly. However, there are pre-tax health benefits available that can cost almost nothing. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services...
How Parents Can Manage Work-life Balance During Back-to-School Season
Working parents are a critical part of the U.S. workforce. According to the job website Glassdoor, 2 in 5 workers have a child under the age of 18, and 1 in 9 have a child younger than 5 at home. For anyone with caregiving responsibilities, balancing them with work...
A Unique Child Care Benefit Employers Can Offer to Improve Retention
The rising cost of child care has a significant impact on working parents, as many are forced to consider adjusting their work hours or finding a second job to provide adequate child care. Employers can help alleviate this problem by providing flexible benefit options...
How You Can Help Your Nanny With Student Loan Payments
You rely on your dedicated nanny to care for your children and maintain a harmonious household. However, nannies often face financial challenges, including the burden of student loan payments from their pursuit of higher education. As a compassionate employer, it is...