Knowing what to do with your household staff can be challenging as the holidays' approach. Should you get them gifts, give them an extra tip, or simply let them enjoy their own holiday festivities? If you have an estate manager, you may leave these decisions to them. However, you may also opt to handle it yourself. If you choose the latter, here are a few suggestions to help you get through the holiday season.
Be Mindful That Everyone has Different Personal Beliefs
Around this time of year, it is essential to remember that not everyone celebrates the same holiday. Be respectful of your staff's personal beliefs and try to keep in mind that they may not share gifts in their own homes. Rather than giving your employees presents, try giving them a Holiday bonus or paid vacation for a few days off around the holidays.
Be Flexible With Vacation
It is common for people to want to spend their time with family around the holidays. Therefore you need to be flexible with scheduling and time-off requests. If your cleaning service is not available during the Christmas season, don't expect one of your other employees to take up the slack. Consider using a temporary agency or offering the task for overtime compensation.
Consider Giving a Bonus
Everyone could use a little extra cash during the holidays, so make a Christmas bonus your gift this year. Prioritize your domestic staff appropriately and offer small incentives based on their jobs and regular pay rate. A general rule of thumb is to give one to two weeks' income as a bonus.
The holidays are a fantastic time to show your staff how much you appreciate and value their service to your home and family. Everyone's situation with their staff will be slightly different, so adjust these tips in whatever way best suits your situation. If you have more inquiries or concerns, you can reach out to us via https://www.luxestaff.com/contact, email us at info@luxestaff.com, or call 416-575-6150 for Canada 310-982-4116 for The United States.