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How to Treat and Respect Domestic Staff as Part of Your Family (Without Blurring Boundaries)
Hiring a Nanny, Housekeeper, or Household Manager brings a remarkable kind of support into your home – the kind that can change the rhythm of your household, your schedule, and even your sanity. But once you’ve welcomed a professional into the most personal space in your life, a common question arises:
How do you treat domestic staff like part of the family… without actually making them family?
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Building a Positive Work Culture for Domestic Staff
Your nanny, housekeeper, chef, and personal assistant will work alongside each other day after day. Why not make it feel like somewhere they want to show up each day? Here’s how to build a positive, team-spirited environment for your domestic staff (without a trust fall in sight).
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Retention Strategies for Domestic Staff
It’s time to stop hiring and start retaining. Keeping exceptional domestic staff isn’t just about good pay (though that helps). It’s about building a relationship based on trust, appreciation, and a sprinkle of humanity.
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Maintaining Privacy and Professionalism
Hiring household staff means inviting someone into the heart of your home, and that requires a delicate balance of trust, respect, and clear boundaries. Whether it’s a nanny, a housekeeper, or a private chef, maintaining privacy and professionalism is key to keeping the household running smoothly (and everyone feeling comfortable).
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How to Handle Household Expenses with Your Domestic Staff
When you have domestic staff like a nanny, housekeeper, house manager, or personal chef, having a system for managing expenses is vital. And no, handing over a stack of cash with a “good luck!” doesn’t count as a system.
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Professional Development for Domestic Staff
True professionals, including nannies, housekeepers, private chefs, and personal assistants, want to hone their craft with ongoing training and education. Here is how you can support them.
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Managing Multiple Homes
Owning multiple homes may sounds glamorous, but the logistics? A little less dazzling. Managing multiple residences means coordinating staff, schedules, and household needs like a CEO running a high-stakes operation.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Managing Your Nanny
Hiring a nanny is a game-changer for any busy parent. You get peace of mind knowing your child is in the hands of a professional, and your household runs like a well-oiled machine (on most days). But like any professional relationship, managing your nanny requires effort, communication, and a bit of finesse.
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What to Expect During Your Nanny’s First Week
Welcome to the exciting adventure of welcoming a new nanny into your home! At MoniCare Nannies, we know that the first week can be a whirlwind of emotions—excitement, nerves, and maybe even a touch of chaos. But fear not! With a little preparation, you can set the stage for a smooth transition that will benefit both your family and your new nanny. Here’s your handy checklist for the first week.
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Performance Reviews for Domestic Employees
Scheduling regular performance reviews and feedback sessions with your nanny or housekeeper is important for a long-term working relationship. Enjoy this guide on how to conduct a meaningful performance review.
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