“A Personal Assistant in a private household, aids the Principal or Principals so they can fulfil their personal daily tasks and commitments. It is a hugely diverse role which includes administrative tasks such as paying household bills, dealing with correspondence, liaising with builders/contractors, scheduling diaries and travel arrangements, recruiting household staff and ensuring the household […]
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 top 7 benefits of hiring a chauffeur A private driver or chauffeur is usually responsible for providing transportation services to individuals or families and their primary role is to ensure safe and efficient travel for their clients. Here are the main benefits of hiring a chauffeur, and responsibilities typically associated with the role of […]
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 […]
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 housekeeper plays a crucial role in maintaining a comfortable and functional household for a family.The specifics of their duties can vary, but typically includes keeping the house clean and tidy, organising, managing laundry and keeping track of household supplies and groceries. During events and gatherings, the housekeeper may also be involved to help set […]
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 […]
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 […]