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Forgetting the “care” in Childcare
My concern is that in recent years the balance is tipping towards a greater financial and parental work/study focus and away from child focus.
... read moreGet your Social Media Profile Job Search-Ready
In a time where we are online 24/7, our online presentation is almost as important as our actual real presence.
... read moreNine habits of great nannies
As we continue to provide our clients with the best nannies available in Melbourne and Victoria, here are 9 things really good nannies tend to do constantly.
... read moreCome to our Career Information Night tomorrow night!
Thinking of a career change? Want to know what’s involved in being a Nanny or Household Manager? Then come along to our Information Night. We'd love to see you!
... read moreNew Year – New Career
The new year comes with new resolutions. If you're looking for a challenge, a different environment or hours, come along to our free career information session.
... read moreNew Year, New Requirements, New care & Assistance Needed NOW!!!
Are you finding the New Year has come too fast and you aren't ready for what 2017 has in store yet? We can help with both your child related and Household needs!
... read moreThe year in review
‘Where did that year go?’ has become the typical line of this time of year. Here at Placement Solutions we reflect on a year of accomplishments great and small.
... read moreSummer is here
It’s hard not to love summer and coming home after work to plenty more daylight. We can really enjoy spending time with our children outside at the end of the day.
Of course the other side of summer is that we must be mindful of the sun and its harsh UV rays.
... read moreThe ‘state of play’ of nannying here and in the USA
I’ve recently returned from a visit to the USA during which I attended the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies (APNA) conference. Those who attend this conference are running nanny agencies all over America and beyond, so collectively they provide a unique perspective on what is happening in the nanny industry in the States specifically, but with implications for all of us.
I subsequently interviewed Daryl Camarillo, who runs Stanford Park Nannies in the Silicon Valley area of California, and Kathy Webb, who runs HomeWork Solutions, a nanny payroll and tax compliance business on the other side of the country in Virginia. I wanted to get their views on where the nanny industry is heading. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they describe issues that have many similarities to what is happening in Australia.
... read moreHow is a Household Manager different to a Housekeeper or a cleaner??
Have you only ever heard of Cleaners and Housekeepers and wondering what differentiates a Household Manager to these services? Let us explain this for you.
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