subject: Things To Consider When Employing Domestic Staff [print this page] If you are searching for a domestic staff on your own, you may feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of finding the right person, especially if this is your first time hiring someone. Working with an employment agency may be an easier experience. The agency will do most of the work of identifying skilled staff and doing background checks and may also be able to provide advice on other aspects, such as giving information on the typical responsibilities and pay of the domestic staff.