{"id":12613,"date":"2017-07-28T11:48:32","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T15:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/?p=12613"},"modified":"2020-06-15T12:27:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T16:27:40","slug":"hiring-through-nanny-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/household\/hiring-through-nanny-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring a Nanny Through an Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"hiringA good agency is a helpful resource in finding a nanny or other household employee. After all, household employers hire staff to make life more convenient, easier, and fun\u2014enabling the employer to direct his or her energies toward enjoying his or her family or home. Hiring a nanny through an agency can be very beneficial; an agency will take applications, screen candidates, help match candidates with employers, conduct interviews, and offer advice on household employment, job descriptions, work agreements<\/a>, and employment practices.<\/p>\n

Benefits of an agency<\/h2>\n

Saving time<\/h3>\n

An agency conducts phone screening, face-to-face interviews, personality testing, drug testing, education verification, and extensive reference and background checking. The agency also confirms employment dates and checks into any gaps in employment. This is a very time-consuming process, and most potential employers are unable to take the time out of busy schedules to conduct the in-depth screening needed for hiring a household employee.<\/p>\n

Experience in finding applicants<\/h3>\n

Some agencies will assist with the hiring process, such as helping you develop the job offer, job description, compensation package, and other considerations. An agency can also offer you resources, such as tax and payroll services, training for the new employee, and ongoing support for the household employee.<\/p>\n

How to Find an Agency<\/h2>\n

Research and more research!<\/h3>\n