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Referrals- why not use them?

Word of mouth or referrals for Nanny jobs is one of the most underused resources an applicant has, however, used correctly can maximise your opportunities greatly. 

Housekeeper/ Household Manager

Do you need more help at home than you are getting? Help, not with the kids, but with the day-to-day running of the house and the home? You may need a permanent part-time or full-time housekeeper. 

International Nanny Recognition Week, September 18 th to 23 rd , 2023

The Art of Writing your Nanny/Educator CV | Placement Solutions

While it is important to make your Nanny/ Educator CV stand out, it is also important to be aware of the things you should avoid while writing it.

Nanny Resource Box/Bag

One of the best pieces of advice I can give to a Nanny starting in a new placement is to have a resource box or bag. No better way to impress a little one!

Outsourcing is not a dirty word...

As we juggle work, family life and our own personal commitments, perhaps it’s time to ask ourselves – what can WE outsource to make our lives more successful? As we exhaustedly step out of lockdown, many families, women in particular are saying. " Enough." We need help.

WORKING AS AN AUSTRALIAN NANNY- International Nanny Recognition Week

L A U R A  B E N N E T T interviewed for Nanny Magazine

The importance of newborn care as a specialty, with Tonya Sakowicz

We recently enjoyed a professional development workshop (online, of course!) with my long-time friend and colleague Tonya Sakowicz.

Acclaimed author Steve Biddulph speaks to Placement Solutions at our latest PD

Connected on the inside and out, with Steve Biddulph

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Cost vs. value: How much should you pay for childcare?

An important decision for new parents is what type of childcare to use. Here's why we believe engaging a professional Nanny agency is worth the investment.

Nanny or Daycare: Which Suits My Family Better?

What you choose will depend on a number of factors, but here at Placement Solutions, we believe a Nanny wins every time. Here's why. 

The ‘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.