There’s no shortage of buzz out there about Social Media etiquette, but it seems like plenty of people still manage to get themselves into trouble by posting things that get them in trouble at work or reflect poorly on the professional reputation that otherwise deserve. Maybe SFGate.com gave a good general rule when they blogged […]
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 […]
Virtual job interviews combine the best of both worlds – if you don’t live locally, you get to meet a prospective employer virtually while saving time and money on travel. However, it can be difficult to express your interest in the position and connect with the employer. Here are a few things to keep in […]
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 […]
The beginning of the new school year gives parents and children both the opportunity to get a start fresh and a clean slate! Parents and nannies can help their kids relieve back-to-school anxiety by starting the school year off right with these helpful reminders. These strategies start at home and carry into the classroom. Relieve […]
For over 40 years now, Town + Country has prided itself on helping both our candidates and clients “find the one.” For a Town + Country candidate, helping you find the perfect in-home job means that you are represented, not just registered. We recently came across a posting at “The Undercover Recruiter” blog site titled “Why […]
Elsewhere here in our blog we recently we commented on Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In, and agreed that she was right about women not giving up on staying in the work force even with all their other daily obligations. Continuing “the conversation,” an item posted in June at the HuffingtonPost.comtitled “Why I Regret Being a […]
School is back in session … so no doubt parents all across the Bay Area are breathing a sigh of relief. Thankfully, the warm summer weather isn’t quite over yet here in the San Francisco Bay Area, and with Labor Day right around the corner, that means it’s still “swimming season” and kids of all […]
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 […]
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