Maid agency fees, itemised: service fees, Work Permit, insurance, SIP and airfare compared for new and transfer helpers — with MOM refund rules and red flags.

Singapore has 11 gazetted public holidays, but your domestic helper is NOT automatically entitled to them. Learn MOM rules, the 2026 calendar, and how to handle pay and time off.

The 6ME (Six-Monthly Medical Examination) is a mandatory MOM screening every domestic helper must complete every 6 months. It costs $38-$90, covers pregnancy and infectious diseases, and missing the deadline means Work Permit revocation. Here is the full guide.

Can you share or lend your domestic helper in Singapore? MOM says no — here are the rules, the penalties, and the legal alternatives.

Learn if your family qualifies for the $60/month FDW levy concession for elderly care. Complete guide with eligibility criteria, application steps, and common mistakes to avoid.

Inviting a Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) into your Singapore home is a significant transition. While most relationships start with the best intentions, performance issues, accidental breakage, or hidden mistakes are bound to happen. For employers, the core challenge is distinguishing between a simple learning curve and a systemic problem. Reacting too harshly to small issues creates an environment of fear—which ironically leads to hidden mistakes—while ignoring large ones can

You signed the MOM FDW contract when you hired your helper — but do you actually know what you agreed to? We translate the legal jargon into plain English and highlight the 3 things most employers get wrong.

Find and train a dog care maid in Singapore. iHome's guide to hiring a helper for canine care — walking, grooming, feeding, and pet safety tips.

How much should you feed your domestic helper in Singapore? MOM guidelines, food budgets ($180–$250/mth), and meal arrangement tips for Singapore employers.

Bringing a new domestic helper into your home is a milestone, and the first 30 days set the tone for the whole working relationship. A warm, structured welcome is the difference between a helper who thrives and one who struggles to adjust. Here is a practical, step-by-step 30-day onboarding plan to help your new Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) feel at home, understand your expectations, and build a lasting foundation. At a Glance: Your Helper's First 30 Days Day 1 is about welc

Starting your journey as a first-time maid employer? Don't let these common pitfalls cost you time, money, and peace of mind. Here are the 5 critical mistakes to avoid when hiring your first domestic helper in Singapore — from MOM eligibility to the settling-in period. At a glance: the 5 mistakes first-time employers make (1) Not checking MOM eligibility first, (2) focusing only on experience instead of attitude, (3) underestimating the full cost (levy, insurance, food, setup

In busy Singapore households, pets are family — and ensuring they get the best care while you are at work is a top priority. That is the gap Singapore's first Pet Care Certification Course for migrant domestic workers, a collaboration between iHome Agency and Happy Paw Ark, is designed to close. Here is what your helper will learn and how to register. At a Glance: The Pet Care Certification Course Singapore's first Pet Care Certification Course for migrant domestic workers —

When choosing a domestic helper agency in Singapore, understanding the market landscape is key to finding value. While the industry is largely dominated by traditional agencies that charge significant placement fees, iHome Agency distinguishes itself by focusing on cost-efficiency and accessible, round-the-clock support. Why Choose iHome Agency Singapore? The iHome Advantage When you choose iHome Agency, you gain access to a service model built on four core pillars: Curated

For many busy households, a live-in domestic helper is the invisible anchor keeping daily life moving smoothly. But when the atmosphere at home starts to feel heavy or tense, it is often a sign that this anchor is slipping. A detailed infographic visually contrasting burnout in a domestic helper with effective retention strategies. Includes text lists, symbolic objects, and a transition from a cluttered workspace to a supportive home environment. Many employers are blindsided

Welcoming a newborn is a beautiful, life-changing milestone. But if you live in a multi-story landed property, that joy can quickly be mixed with sheer exhaustion. Managing a massive house while operating on zero sleep raises a very practical question for many parents: Does it make sense to hire two domestic helpers? The short answer? Yes, it often makes perfect mathematical and operational sense. However, managing a two-helper household introduces new dynamics that you need

The "Emergency Leave of Absence" flight scam plays out like this: a helper tearfully reports an urgent family crisis, you book a round-trip ticket out of empathy, and once she lands, communication stops — you have been ghosted. Here is how the scam works, what it really costs, and the countermeasure savvy employers use. At a Glance: The Emergency Leave Flight Scam The scam: a helper asks for emergency leave, receives a round-trip ticket, then disappears on arrival and never r

The global landscape for hiring foreign domestic helpers has officially shifted. A sweeping policy change enacted by the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has instituted a strict worldwide minimum salary floor for Filipina domestic helpers of USD 500 (approximately SGD 650). For many households, this regulatory change is rewriting the baseline math of home care. If you are trying to balance a family budget while managing household chores or caregiving needs,

It is a silent crisis brewing in modern parenting forums and neighborhood chat groups. A family hires a domestic helper or nanny who is, by all accounts, an absolute angel. She handles the brutal newborn stage with grace, manages strict feeding schedules flawlessly, and rocks an immobile infant to sleep like a pro. The parents think they have struck gold. Then, the child turns two. Almost overnight, a massive wave of employer rants has emerged across social media and parentin

For decades, Indonesian domestic helpers have formed the backbone of Singapore's domestic labor market. Making up a massive percentage of the more than 280,000 migrant domestic workers (MDWs) in the city-state, their presence allows countless Singaporean households to balance demanding careers with childcare, eldercare, and daily domestic needs. Infographic analyzing Singapore’s domestic helper market, detailing the placement loan cycle, employer best practices for mitigatin

Can a single domestic helper realistically run an entire household and provide 24/7 high-dependency care for a newborn or an elderly relative with dementia? The honest answer is no. Expecting one person to manage full-time housekeeping alongside round-the-clock, high-intensity caregiving leads to burnout, compromised safety and fractured household dynamics. Here is why the math fails — and the hybrid model that works. At a Glance: Why One Helper Cannot Do Everything One helpe