Immigration Reform, What does it mean to our industry? Immigration law has always been a complicated and divisive topic in this country. On average, about 1.8 million people immigrate to the USA each year. These foreign nationals enter the country looking for better opportunities for themselves and their families. While many enter via legal channels,...
Most employers today – including household employers – use social media as a form of background checking and screening of job applicants and current employees. Nannies and other domestic workers who post things on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media sites may be exposing certain aspects of their personal lives to potential and current...
Reference checking is among the most important things we do for our clients to insure we are referring an excellent candidate. In fact, it is one of the most highly sophisticated and complex parts of our job. In a perfect world, a candidate comes to you with between one and four long term professional references, backed...
Even though I’ve known many of you for years, most people don’t know that I was a business broker prior to buying Buckingham Nannies in 1994. For over 10 years I worked as a broker selling hundreds of small businesses. It’s a roller coaster of a profession. I found Buckingham Nannies and purchased it while...
Protecting your Nanny Agency’s Website’s Content with the Copyright Law Please note: The information presented below is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Nanny agencies put a lot of time and effort into generating new and interesting content to keep their websites fresh, informative, and relevant to their clients’ needs. Web content...
Finding the right nanny for your family isn’t easy. Breaking up with your nanny is as difficult, emotional, and anxiety-producing. I’ve listened to many families and nannies over the years describe the dissolution of their relationships. I keep a big box of Kleenex on my desk and sometimes I want to reach for a tissue...
