(Updated on 05 March 2026) In the unique landscape of the Hong Kong labor market, the relationship between an employer and a domestic worker is unlike any other professional arrangement. Because of the mandatory live-in requirement, your helper isn’t just…
(Updated 14 February 2026) It is beneficial to communicate with your maid in their mother language to show your respect and care and your effort to bridge the gap between different languages and cultures. If you are going to hire…
(Updated on 12 February 2026) Most Filipino domestic helpers in Hong Kong are known to speak good English. However, their mother language is Tagalog. Learning Tagalog verbs is an essential part of communication for both Filipino maids and their employer.…
Updated 26 January 2026 Acts of discrimination While different countries may have their own anti-discrimination ordinance, as a rule of thumb, you should not: Prohibit your worker from praying. Your Indonesian worker might be a devout Muslim and needs to…
We’ve all heard about cultural differences, especially in families with domestic helpers. But what are common cultural differences and how can you avoid letting them turn into issues? Due to varying upbringings, cultures and situational factors, people from different backgrounds…
Establishing a positive and good relationship with your domestic helper through communication is important. Not only because it makes your life as an employer easier and because it can help prevent issues such as loans, but also because tensions in…
Natalia and Elsa share a happy employer-employee relationship. Their secret? Communication, learning from each other and a passion for FOOD! The employer and the domestic helper recently co-wrote a cookbook gathering both Eastern and Western recipes. Discover their inspiring story.…
It is important to build a healthy relationship with your helper right from the start to ensure things go as smoothly as you had pictured. However, this can sometimes be tough as communication – which can make or break a…
When a domestic helper works far from home, staying connected with family matters deeply. Your helper’s children in the Philippines are planning a visit to town to see their mother and you are wondering how things are going to unfold,…