How to Introduce a New House Help to Your Home: A Step-by-Step Induction Guide for Employers
Bringing a new house help into your home is more than handing over keys and a list of chores. A proper introduction and induction sets the tone for respect, safety, efficiency and long-term harmony. When you take time to introduce a new house help thoughtfully, you reduce misunderstandings, prevent safety incidents, improve job performance, and create a stable working relationship that benefits everyone. Below is our practical, employer-focused, step-by-step induction guide (with scripts, tips and a printable checklist) to help you welcome, orient, and train a new house help the right way. Why a proper introduction matters A deliberate induction: Builds trust and mutual respect from day one. Reduces turnover and recruitment time/costs. Ensures safety (food handling, fire risk, medicines, children). Clarifies expectations, preventing future disputes. Helps your house help become productive faster. Think of induction as an investment: 2–3 hours up front can save w...