Employee Appreciation Day: Employee Gift Ideas March 1st marks an important day for employees nationwide: Employee Appreciation Day! Whether you have a nanny who cares for your children, a chef who creates culinary delights, a personal assistant who keeps your life running smoothly, or a housekeeper who maintains your home, this is the perfect opportunity […]
In the heart of sunny California, the home of Hollywood dreams and Silicon Valley fantasies, the concept of household staff has evolved with the times. The modern California family lives in a world of cultural diversity and tech enlightenment, and demands a new kind of house manager. They need one that not only leads a […]
Whether you hired your nanny or other in-home employee through Town + Country or on your own, you’ve undoubtedly invested a good deal of time and effort to make the right hire. Now it’s time to nail down the best approach to ensure you retain your nanny. Communication and appreciation are “musts” in all facets […]
‘Tis the season to show your Nanny, Housekeeper or another member of your household staff just how grateful you are by coming up with the most thoughtful employee appreciation gifts. The Monetary Value of Employee Appreciation Gifts Often times, the first thought that comes to an employer is a cash bonus. If you’re thinking that, […]
Household Employee Benefits Now that we are in the thick of the holidays, you might be wondering, or trying to remember, what is standard in terms of employee benefits, specifically related to holiday pay and paid time off for household staff? Here is a quick recap! Holiday Pay Families typically offer the following paid holidays […]
Tax and Payroll Tips for Household Employers: Considerations If you’re about to hire a household employee or already have existing household staff, here are a few tax and payroll tips for household employers: The person you have hired will be considered your “employee,” and you will be considered to be their “employer.” Treating them as […]
Salary FAQ’s Our team often gets questions related to salary from both our clients and nanny professionals. Some of the most common questions are related to: How to ask for a raise as a nanny How often to give a nanny a raise Nanny raises for a second child Nanny responsibilities and salary increases Industry […]
One of the important conversations that we have with new clients to Town & Country is whether they have thought about how they will handle payroll for their new nanny, housekeeper or other household employee. We don’t have reliable data on what portion of household employees in this country are paid “off the books” or […]
The holiday season is here, and that means it’s time to think about a holiday gift for your household employee. What is an appropriate amount to spend on an employee gift? Our Placement Counselors typically advise Clients to gift their employee a bonus that’s equal to between one week’s and one month’s salary. The bonus […]
It is that time of year again. The kids are out of school and you’ll all be headed out on vacation soon. Maybe you’ll also have your Nanny or Family Assistant for help along they way. If so, remember that this trip will be work for her; it will be part of her job, and […]
