Information To Give Your Babysitter
Once you have found a reliable babysitter, its important to insure they have all the information required to handle any situation. Continue reading Information To Give Your Babysitter
Category: Hiring an Au pair, Nanny or childcare
Advice when hiring an Au pair, Nanny or childcare assistant
What to Ask a Babysitter
Last week we looked at the different options available to parents in sourcing a babysitter. Today we look at the aspects one should consider when sourcing a candidate yourself, through a newspaper, listing site or other direct advertising. Consider the age of your children and that of the sitter: Younger teenagers do not posses the emotional or physical maturity to deal with the many problems … Continue reading What to Ask a Babysitter
How to Find a Reliable Babysitter
Finding a reliable babysitter who you can trust with your children can be tedious and down right scary. This is especially true if your children are still very young, although we believe it is important for all children not yet of an age where they can legally be held responsible for themselves (16 +). Knowing where to find options, what to ask, what to check and … Continue reading How to Find a Reliable Babysitter
Interview Tip #10: Don’t Appear Judgmental
Whilst going through the interview process, don´t appear judgmental as the candidate answers. This will ensure she is comfortable during the interview and a candidates who is comfortable with you will share more information about herself. For more great articles and tips, please subscribe to receive our latest articles or join our new Facebook group. Got a childcare related question? Drop us a line at sitters (@) … Continue reading Interview Tip #10: Don’t Appear Judgmental
Interview Tip #8: Get the Candidates Perception
When questioning a candidate about her skills as an au pair, teacher, tutor or otherwise, ask questions that will give you insight to how the candidate perceives herself. Is she organized, efficient, creative, resourceful, independent? When she mentions a certain quality about herself, ask her to give examples of these skills. For more great articles and tips, please subscribe to receive our latest articles or join our … Continue reading Interview Tip #8: Get the Candidates Perception
Interview Tip #7: Check those References
Always check references with both the reference, and the candidate. Ask the candidate about each previous employer and the children she cared for. “Describe your last three employers, tell me what you liked and disliked about each?” or “Tell me about the children you cared for in your last job, I would like to know your opinion on each child individually.” See how comfortable you are … Continue reading Interview Tip #7: Check those References
Interview Tip #6: Personality Always Wins
Many parents make the mistake of thinking that qualifications and experience can make up for a personality issue. Do not make this mistake. It is of the utmost importance that the candidate you choose be friendly, cheerful, genuine and sympathetic. While anyone can obtain a qualification or have years of experience, having the right personality cannot be learned or brought. If you really like a … Continue reading Interview Tip #6: Personality Always Wins
Interview Tip #5: Talk Less, Listen More
One of the most common mistakes parents make in an interview is doing the bulk of the talking. The purpose of the interview is to get to know as much as possible about the candidates so that you can make an informed decision about which of them to choose. Let the candidate do the talking. Structure your questions to inspire longer answers from the candidates. Keep … Continue reading Interview Tip #5: Talk Less, Listen More
Interview Tip #4: Get Cosy
All too many parents make the mistake of impulsively jumping straight into a long line of questions when they interview applicants. We recommend first taking a few minutes to relax, to boil a fresh pot of tea or coffee or to make idle chit chat with the potential candidate. This will assist both you and the candidate to relax and feel more comfortable, resulting in a smoother … Continue reading Interview Tip #4: Get Cosy
Interview Tip #3: Don’t Entertain Predictive Hearing
Often due to the personal nature of childcare placement, many moms and dads have a number of preconceived ideas regarding what to expect from candidates in an interview. When you have an idea of what to expect in terms of answers from a candidate, this may influence how you phrase a question, and in turn how the candidate answers. It may also result in what I like … Continue reading Interview Tip #3: Don’t Entertain Predictive Hearing
A Guide to UIF for Employers
The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act apply to all employers and workers, but not to – workers working less than 24 hours a month for an employer; learners; public servants; foreigners working on contract; workers who get a monthly State (old age) pension; or workers who only earn commission. Registration and Declarations Employers must register themselves and their worker/s as soon as … Continue reading A Guide to UIF for Employers
Interview Tip #2: Familiarise Yourself
When interviewing a candidate, familiarise yourself with the candidates profile thoroughly before the interview. Check that the information you have been provided with is up to date. Many candidates may have been interviewed years ago and may not have submitted their latest references. Make sure to have a note pad nearby when you are busy with the review so that you can jot down any and … Continue reading Interview Tip #2: Familiarise Yourself
Basic Conditions of Employment Act: A Guide to Family Responsibility Leave
Full time employees are entitled to three days paid family responsibility leave per year, on request, when the employee’s child is born or sick, or in the event of the death of the employee’s spouse or life partner, or the employee’s parent, adoptive parent, grandparent, child, adopted child, grandchild or sibling. Family responsibility leave expires at the end of the annual cycle. Employers may require reasonable … Continue reading Basic Conditions of Employment Act: A Guide to Family Responsibility Leave
Basic Conditions of Employment Act: A guide to maternity leave and claiming maternity leave
A pregnant employee is entitled to up to four consecutive months’ maternity leave. A pregnant employee or employee nursing her child is not allowed to perform work that is hazardous to her or her child. Workers may take maternity leave 1 month before their due date, or earlier or later as agreed or required for health reasons. Workers may not go back to work within … Continue reading Basic Conditions of Employment Act: A guide to maternity leave and claiming maternity leave
Interview Tip #1: Know What To Ask
Before interviewing a candidate, its important to know what you would like to ask them during the interview. Click the links below to find out more on each of the 5 areas you should be enquiring about: Background and personal history Experience Abilities Age appropriate questions How to check a reference For more great articles and tips, please subscribe to receive our latest articles or join our … Continue reading Interview Tip #1: Know What To Ask
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