Hiring a Nanny: the Family Interaction Test

Hiring a Nanny: the Family Interaction Test

There are many concerns to consider when you are involved in hiring a nanny or other household employee, as well as many legalities to abide by to ensure equitable and fair employment opportunities. By taking the hiring process one step at a time, you can proceed with...
First Steps to Becoming a Household Employer

First Steps to Becoming a Household Employer

The IRS defines a household employer as any person who employs housekeepers, maids, gardeners, and others who work in and around an individual’s private residence. A nanny is an example of such an employee. In becoming a household employer,  it is critical that you...
7 Tips to Retain the Best Nannies

7 Tips to Retain the Best Nannies

While there are many quality nannies out there, once you find one you really like, you want to do what you can to make sure she/he wants to keep working for you. Usually this doesn’t mean heaping extravagant gifts on your nanny or giving in to anything your...
Eight Steps to a Successful Nanny Share

Eight Steps to a Successful Nanny Share

Thinking about participating in a nanny share with another family? In a nanny share, the nanny cares for the children of two or more families at the same time. But it takes thoughtful planning to create a successful nanny share arrangement. A nanny share helps make...
Retirement Benefits for Nannies

Retirement Benefits for Nannies

Retirement plans are a standard part of U.S. corporate employee benefit packages. While not legally mandated to offer nannies or other domestic workers a retirement plan, household employers may consider doing so in order to attract and retain the best employees. If a...