
10 problems with maids and how to mitigate them
Do you face problems with maids? No need to fret. Here are 10 common maid problems and how to mitigate them. 1) Lack of trust: Maids may be accused of

5 warning signs that your maid may be dishonest
Employers always cite integrity as their Number 1 criterion when hiring a maid. They have little tolerance for dishonesty. Extreme acts of dishonesty such as stealing get the maid fired

8 Tips for first-time maid employers
Here are 8 tips that first-time maid employers can easily use to make sure that you succeed in getting the best out of your maid. Like any relationship, building the

Asking the right questions when hiring a maid
The interview is the most important process in hiring a good maid. Through the interview, you will be able to tell whether there is a right fit between your requirements

Do not terminate a good maid
There are times when you need to release the maid back to the Agency. There are usually two main reasons: a) Poor Aptitude b) Poor Attitude Poor Aptitude of the

Do you have a handphone policy for your maid?
SUGGESTIONS FOR EMPLOYER 1. The employer recognizes that the maid needs to keep in contact with family and friends. 2. If the maid does not own a handphone, the employer

Helping your maid to adjust to life in Singapore
Most maids have come from a rural background. Perhaps your maid is no different. So the adjustment to a modern city like Singapore is a major challenge. You can expect

How not to lose your Security Bond for your maid
The Security Bond is a binding pledge to pay the Singapore government (up to $5,000) if you break the law or the conditions governing the employment of a maid. The

How to bring out the best in your maid
Once the maid is deployed to you, she becomes your full responsibility under MOM rules and regulations. That is an onerous responsibility. But do not worry. The rules and regulations

How to deal with a difficult maid
If you are having difficulty with your maid, it is important to communicate with her and try to understand the root of the problem. Some possible steps to take include:

Importance of house rules for maids
Don’t under-estimate the importance of house rules for maids. All employees work best with a clear job description and ground rules for behavior and interaction with people around them. Maids

MOM regulation on well-being of your maid
As an employer, you are responsible for the health and well-being of your maid. . You must provide for rest days, proper accommodation, adequate medical care and safe work conditions.

Understanding cultural differences of Myanmar maids
Many employers fail to understand the cultural differences of Myanmar maids to their detriment. At the risk of generalization, Myanmar maids have some cultural differences we should be aware of.

What is the Runaway Bond for maids?
When buying insurance for a maid, there is a supplementary feature called the Waiver of Counter Indemnity bond that can be added for an additional cost. This feature reduces the

What to do when your maid runs away
You may have heard horror stories of maids running away. Most of them are true. Some are not, thankfully. So it is time to peel away facts from fiction. Maids run

When the maid springs a surprise on you
In any relationship, there are the inevitable rough edges that need to be ironed out regularly. If not handled well, they can balloon into unnecessary problems and disruption to your