ABC Nanny Guide: How to Hire and Retain Your Ideal Caregiver

HomeWork Solutions is proud to announce the publication of the ABC Nanny Guide. Our own Kathleen Webb shares tips, tricks and lessons learned from 25 years of working in the nanny industry, both personally and professionally.

When a family sets out to find trustworthy and reliable in-home childcare, emotions run high and doubts loom large. This comprehensive guide charts the path from identifying childcare needs, sourcing qualified candidates, performing requisite background checks and setting budget and salary expectations, and moves through the unexpected challenges families seldom anticipate. The author shares tools and processes she has developed over 20 years as an owner/operator of one of the largest US nanny payroll companies, including sample compensation packages, work agreements, performance evaluations and tips for managing the complex interpersonal relationships many families encounter as first time domestic employers.

So if you are considering a nanny but you don't know what you need or where to start, the ABC Nanny Guide is written for you! Kathy walks you through the necessary steps of finding a responsible, reliable caregiver to trust with your children. Topics include:

• Recruiting qualified candidates (Where do I look?)
• Conducting a thorough interview (What do I ask?)
• Vetting the nanny (How do I know my kids will be safe?)
• Navigating the complicated Employer/Employee relationship when children are involved (How do I address performance concerns?) And,
• Understanding your new role as a household employer (How do I manage payroll? When do I give raises or bonuses - and how much? What are my tax reporting obligations?)