Articles and Guides
Helpful reading for hiring and managing home help.
Use these topics as a starting point for interviews, safety checks, salary discussions, and day-to-day household coordination.
Hiring guides
- How to shortlist a reliable housekeeper, cook, nanny, or caregiver.
- Questions to ask before hiring a domestic helper.
- How to compare day-shift, night-shift, and live-in support.
- What to include in a simple work agreement.
Safety and verification
- When to request criminal verification.
- How previous employment checks can reduce uncertainty.
- What families should verify before sharing home access.
- How to spot red flags during interviews.
Managing work well
- Setting work hours, leave rules, and salary expectations clearly.
- Helping new helpers understand your household routine.
- Building respectful communication from the first week.