6 Skills Domestic Helpers Must Have for Baby Care
Updated 26 January 2026 The arrival of a baby is a blessing for every parent. But it can also be a source of anxiety, especially if you need to return to work. Living in a busy city like Hong Kong,…
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Pregnant in Hong Kong: 10 Things You Need to Know
Article provided by PathFinders The new year is the perfect time to make resolutions and plans for the year(s) ahead! If you are planning to be pregnant during your employment contract in Hong Kong, you should know your maternity rights…
14 Precautions You Should Take to Prevent Coronavirus Infection
The coronavirus “2019-nCoV”, a.k.a “Wuhan pneumonia”, which outbreak started off in Wuhan, a city in mainland China, during December 2019, has now spread to other countries. For the real-time update of the numbers of confirmed cases, please see here. credit:…
5 Domestic Helper Skills To Look After Elderly
26 January 2026 Population ageing has left Hong Kong with more than a million elders. It is not a surprise that a lot of domestic helpers are hired by families which need an extra hand to help taking care of…
Should I Give My Domestic Helper a Bonus or Increase the Salary?
Your domestic helper has been with you for a while and you may wonder if you should increase her salary or give her a bonus. What do other employers do? There is no golden rule or a standard practice when…
Measles Vaccination for Hong Kong Domestic Helpers
The Hong Kong government is providing free measles vaccination (“Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccines” (MMR vaccine)) services to foreign domestic helpers. Helpers can receive injections at designated clinics and group/ outreach vaccination activities through outsourced private medical organisations. Eligibility to…
6 Ways to Manage your Domestic Helper During Hong Kong Protests
While it is understandable that the on-going protests in Hong Kong have inevitably interfered your daily life and you may need your domestic helper to work flexible hours, the protests are not a reason for you to exploit her. In…
Back to School in Hong Kong: 10 Practical Tips to Help Families Start the School Year Smoothly
Updated 26 January 2026 Summer is coming to an end. Very soon, it is already that time of the year (again) when our little ones will are heading back to school. It can be a stressful time for them and…
Back to School: Organize Everything with Your Domestic Helper
Updated 19 January 2026 Summer holidays will soon officially be over. Kids will back to school, adults back to everyday life and work. You may have taken some time to step back during your vacation and think about how you…