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Short and to the point: staff placement, screening candidates, and life abroad.
What domestic staff costs in Europe: how the budget breaks down
The candidate's salary and the agency fee are two different things. Here is what drives each of them, and the salary ranges you can expect across Europe right now.
Read →Nanny or governess: what the difference is and who your child needs
A nanny cares, a governess teaches. Here is how the two roles differ, which one to choose at each age, and when a family needs both.
Read →How to vet a nanny before hiring: documents, references, red flags
What to actually check in the paperwork, what to ask previous employers, and which signals at the interview are worth paying attention to.
Read →Domestic couple, driver, house manager: who a large home needs
When one housekeeper is no longer enough. The roles families often do not know exist, and how to build a household team that works.
Read →How to choose a nanny for your child abroad
What to look for when choosing a nanny, what to ask at the interview, and why the language you speak at home matters more than it seems.
Read →What the replacement guarantee is and how it works
Why the replacement guarantee is the main safety net for a family, and what our support covers after a candidate starts working.
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