Employing a nanny or other domestic worker is often mistakenly handled as an informal work situation. In fact, it is a professional endeavor requiring formal personnel practices and policies. One of these practices can be receiving a daily report from your nanny. Many parents want to know details about what their child(ren) did all day, […]
READ MOREMaking the Relationship Work: A Nanny’s Perspective
By A New England Nanny 8 0Many years ago, one of our nannies – Siobhan – provided some great insight into how families and nannies can keep their relationship healthy and productive. We thought it would be a good time to revisit this, as her observations and advice still ring true. I have been a full time nanny for over 6 years […]
READ MOREPerformance Review for Your Nanny
By A New England Nanny 8 0Companies of all sizes establish periodic (written) reviews and evaluations of employees. It is a good employment practice for household employers to conduct performance reviews for nannies, because it allows the employer and employee to communicate what the employee has accomplished and areas that may need development. With the reviews, nannies are provided an opportunity […]
READ MOREWriting and Implementing a Household Employee Work Agreement
By A New England Nanny 7 (3) CommentsA household employee work agreement is a detailed outline of the employment engagement. It establishes a clear understanding between you, as the employer, and your employee regarding their duties and responsibilities and helps reduce the likelihood of issues and misunderstandings during their employment. A household employee work agreement will also set the tone of your […]
READ MOREIs My Nanny an At-Will Employee?
By A New England Nanny 6 0Yes, nannies are at-will employees. In every U.S. state except Montana, employment is presumed to be at-will, meaning either the employer or the employee can legally terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. The employer has not guaranteed employment for a period of time, and the […]
READ MORECan You Manage Your Nanny’s Off Duty Behavior?
By A New England Nanny 8 0Let’s say a family friend saw your nanny at a social event, and they told you your nanny was engaged in questionable behavior (drinking, foul language, etc.). Managing your nanny’s off duty behavior may be a concern. Can you tell your employee how to behave when they’re not on the clock? How much influence do you have? While employers […]
READ MOREPolitical Discussions with Your Nanny
By A New England Nanny 7 0One of the things some household employers struggle with is the idea that their home is a workplace when their nanny or other employee is on the clock. Because the home is a casual environment and not separate from where the family lives, it’s hard to draw the line between home and work when an […]
READ MOREAnother National Nanny Training Day Success!
By A New England Nanny 8 0We had another fantastic event this past Saturday for National Nanny Training Day! It was our highest-attended event yet. Everyone enjoyed our speakers Michelle McNabb, Christina Nazarenus, and . Your presentations were very informative and engaging, thank you so much for coming! Thanks as always to Nikki Sementa for performing the CPR training and certification […]
READ MORESaying Goodbye to Your Nanny
By A New England Nanny 9 0All good things, and possibly some bad things, must come to an end. One of the most difficult aspects of being an employer is to face the end of an employee relationship, whether terminating an employee or dealing with a resignation. There are certain ways to handle the end of a relationship, which should be […]
READ MORENannies and Nut Allergies
By A New England Nanny 7 0If you are the parent of a child with a nut allergy, you may be wary of having a nanny or other caregiver in charge when you are not there to ensure your child’s safety. This is a common concern, but one that can easily be addressed and handled professionally, allowing you to maintain peace […]
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