How do I maintain a strong working relationship with my domestic staff? After finding and hiring a high-quality domestic staff member, it would be easy to make the mistake of thinking your role as an employer is done. If they’re a highly valued member of staff that you want to keep on long-term, it’s important […]
The history and responsibilities of the chauffeur: Do I need one? What does a chauffeur do? A chauffeur drives household residents to and from specified locations. Whether it’s a business meeting, airport run or school drop off, a private chauffeur can provide round-the-clock driving support, whilst also sometimes taking care of the personal security of […]
The Royal Dogs of the British Monarchy When remembering the late Queen Elizabeth II, most people imagine her standing alongside her beloved corgis. However, the Royal Family’s love for dogs didn’t start with Queen Elizabeth and is a long-standing tradition dating back centuries. With the coronation approaching- we’re delving into the long history surrounding the […]
Stafftax vs Accountancy: Which one is best for you? Although most people that take on domestic staff are doing so to save themselves time for other responsibilities- they can often end up overwhelmed by how time-consuming it can be to ensure they are meeting their responsibilities as an employer. This is why so many employers […]
Rates & Thresholds for Domestic Staff Employers 2023/2024 As the new tax year approaches it’s important that all domestic staff employers are aware of the changes that will come into effect on the 6th of April 2023. We’ve covered all the major changes that might impact you and your household staff below, but full details […]
A Super Nanny is equipped to provide the highest level of support to a family. They may be multilingual and possess more sophisticated skills such as professional teaching credentials, or swimming prowess.
4 Ways To Find Domestic Staff Looking for ways to find a new domestic staff member for your household? Domestic recruitment can be challenging but there is help available to make the process easier and less time-consuming. We explore our top 4 ways to find and hire the right domestic help for you and your […]
Paying Your Staff A Christmas Bonus A Christmas bonus for your domestic staff will always go down a treat during one of the most expensive times of the year. If you’re planning to pay your household staff a bonus this Christmas, here’s what you need to consider: Do I Have To Pay My Staff A […]
Bank Holiday for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral King Charles has confirmed that Monday 19th September 2022, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday. This will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking […]
Will the National Insurance Change affect Domestic Employers? In his Spring Statement, the Chancellor announced a change to the National Insurance threshold from 6th July 2022. This threshold marks the amount at which employees start to pay National Insurance Contributions (NICs) on their earnings. So, what does this change mean for you and your domestic […]
The rise of the Female Butler In this guest blog from Greycoat Lumleys, we find out that there has never been a better time to hire a female Butler. In recent years this highly trusted manservant role is just as likely to be female as it is male, with even Buckingham Palace announcing as far back […]
Top 10 things to consider when employing household staff Are you hiring someone to work in your home who isn’t self-employed or paid through an agency? Whether it’s a housekeeper, gardener or carer, you are now classed as their employer and have various legal obligations to consider once they accept the job. From deducting the […]