Choosing a good maid starts from looking for a reliable agency. Accredited maid agencies have a greater capacity to give us the help we need. Not only that they train the maids better, they also have a high standard when recruiting to ensure quality of the team. They also have the ability to recommend the suitable one to take care of our family. You may ask for an interview in telephone or webcam to further narrow down the prospects.

One of the common issues in the employer-maid relationship is the mutual respect for each other.

This refers to the individual privacy, home duties, household tasks and personal lives of each other.

Advise the appointed helper about the rules and regulations on the first day. Keep in mind that they are your employees and not your slaves.

When they are treated with respect and dignity, they will work well with enthusiasm. They could even give you their best service and loyalty in their working years.

When she has done all her best for the day and we are satisfied with her performance, give her compliments. It spurs her on to do better. If her performance is not on par with your expectations, you may want to hear her explanations out. Assess her performance and give her advice how to do chores better. Usually, advice and good words are more encouraging to anyone.

Remember how our boss gives us a break from all the work. There’s a time to rest and eat but also there’s a time to work hard and do the remaining tasks we have. This is also applicable to the maid. Maybe there are times we’re not aware that we are already overworking her. Think of how we must manage her and let her rest sufficiently.