Managing Staff

The holiday season is the perfect time to express your gratitude to your nanny or household employee for their dedication and commitment over the past year. This time of year we receive a number of calls from Diamond employers wanting to know what to get their Nanny for Christmas. With 35 years in the industry […]

In the corporate world, performance reviews are a staple. Whether it’s a law firm, retail outlet, or any other professional setting, there’s an established process to ensure employees understand their strengths, areas for improvement, and overall value to the organization. But what about household staff? They, too, are employees, and they also deserve regular, structured […]

Bringing someone into your home, especially when they’ll interact with your loved ones, can be daunting. But does the process of hiring household staff have to be fraught with anxiety? Partnering with a reputable household staff agency, such as Diamond Personnel, can significantly reduce stress, ensuring you make the right decision with minimal mistakes. Why […]

If your nanny has quit – or you suspect they might – your first reaction might be to re-examine their pay. However, there are several reasons your nanny might decide it’s time to move on that aren’t directly related to their compensation. Changes in their own life, their perception of the work environment and their […]

Your nanny is a valuable member of your support circle. A nanny can provide services related to child care, home cleaning and even managing aspects of your family schedule. But your nanny won’t be very effective if he or she isn’t happy. Similar to an employee in any company, nannies have needs and goals that […]

A strong bond between a nanny and a child will provide immeasurable benefits to your child’s well-being that will last for a lifetime. It is important to take a proactive approach and encourage bonding as much as possible. Get Child Excited About Nanny’s Arrival When transitioning a nanny into your home environment, it is important […]

If you’re a mom or dad and need some help taking care of your children, one of the most popular solutions is to hire a nanny. Whether you need someone to take your kids to school in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon, cook their meals, help them with their homework or […]

If you need to hire a nanny, you might feel a little bit apprehensive about relinquishing some control over the care of your child. But by asking around for recommendations, interviewing would-be candidates and doing a bit of due diligence, you can definitely find a suitable nanny to take care of your child when you’re […]

Many busy families are now turning to nannies to help them with their day-to-day household and childcare tasks, but sometimes the expense of a full-time nanny can be difficult for the modern family to afford. This is the reason thousands across North America are reviewing the idea of a nanny share program with other families […]

Does this sound familiar? Your new nanny is showing a special interest in one of your children.  Your other child(ren), feeling left out, acts out in order to garner some of the extra attention that your other child is so happily receiving. First, let’s try to understand why this happens. Let’s look at the landscape.  […]