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The Importance of trial days when hiring a nanny

Here at Happy Nest HQ we thoroughly vet our clients using our NannyHire Check™ service to ensure only the best reach you, however the next step is to give them the opportunity for a trial in your home. Don’t worry – you’ll receive our hand picked nannies to choose which

Fiona Collins, Happy Nest Nanny Agency Family Consultant, shares the three things she looks for on your nanny CV to ensure it stands out from the rest

3 Ways To Make Your Nanny CV Stand Out

Securing your dream job isn’t as straightforward as sending off your CV and waiting for the call. These days it’s a highly competitive market and even with a rap sheet that sings your praises, it’s actually the devil in the detail that’ll move your application to the top of the pile. So what’s the secret? Take note, we might just have the answers you need to fast track your trajectory towards dream job status!

a new mum and dad happily holding their laughing toddler as they prepare to hire a nanny and discuss gross vs net pay

The Ultimate Guide to Gross vs Net Pay

Our handy guide to Gross versus Net, and why on the Happy Nest Jobs Board we list wages for jobs in gross figures. By “going gross”, payroll standards for nannies across the UK will continue to improve. And by understanding what gross income means, nannies will be more empowered when seeking and acquiring jobs.