YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. - Episode 5 – When you employ family and friends.

YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE.

Welcome to Episode 5 in this Series 1 of YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. Join me as I record from beautiful Cape Town. In this episode it’s all about employing people you love – your family and friends.

This is one of the most difficult and important work relationships. It can work wonderfully if everyone knows what the expectations are and respect them. Or it can be an awful disaster and end some of the most beautiful relationships.

Something that is not discussed in the podcast – is the fundamental expectation that the employment relationship may end at some time. How will this be managed? If your family or friend decides that they want to work elsewhere, or they want to give up working, are you prepared to not take their decision as a personal affront against you?

In any relationship sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind. Sometimes being kind and giving in to requests and demands can put you in a difficult position. Your kindness can come back to haunt you!

This time of the year is often busy for many. Preparing for Christmas, school activities, end of term, travelling, seeing friends and relatives ... shopping! As a parent carer or family member taking care of a loved one, the festive season and what it brings, on top of your daily routine, adds extra pressure. Be kind to yourself and take some time out if you can.

Thank you for joining us on YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss our next show next month.

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Find my book - Employing Care Staff in Your Home - on Amazon or Lulu.com. It’s in paperback or e-book. But if you prefer to listen to your books get the audiobook.

Be the first two people to subscribe this month to YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE and receive a free paperback copy of Employing Care Staff in Your Home. All you have to do is email me at [email protected] and tell me that you’ve subscribed and suggest a topic for a future episode, ask a question relating to employing care staff in your home, or write a review.

Remember, YOUR HOME is THEIR WORKPLACE, so make it a space that inspires you and inspires the people you employ to care for your loved one.

I look forward to spending time with you and in the meantime, stay safe. Stay well.

This podcast is brought to you by Cecily Lalloo, advocate for employers employing care staff because YOUR HOME is THEIR WORKPLACE.

Links:

Employing Care Staff in Your Home at Amazon or Lulu

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Employing-Care-Staff-Your-Home/dp/1447849485

https://www.lulu.com/shop/cecily-lalloo-and-cecily-lalloo/employing-care-staff-in-your-home/paperback/product-75d44g.html?page=1&pageSize=4