With a live-in domestic helper, one of the biggest challenges is security. It is a natural feeling — very elemental — as a stranger is living within the same premises and under the same roof for 24-hours. …

Verification of our domestic helpers is mandatory and legally obligatory in India. Besides, it is also good to have the background of the helper verified and cross-checked before hiring. It is essential for security reasons as well as to have proper knowledge about the person who is going to work…

The process of hiring domestic helpers in India in recent times is not very organized as the sector itself is quite fragmented and unorganized. Though the presence of the maids is a great aid to Indian households as the women of the house are now able to move out for…

Understanding the key difference — difference in functions and responsibilities The basic difference between a 24 hours live-in domestic helper and the full-day helper is that the former lives within the home premises of the domestic employer while the full-day helper works for a decided period — 12 hours generally…

Dependence on full-day domestic helpers has risen, especially in urban India and metro cities with more than 50% of domestic households today employing maids on an 8-hour or 12-hour basis. These helpers are hired through different sources — either through personal references from other maids or by contacting a maid…