National 2023 Quality Franchise Association Virtual Franchise Awards

We are delighted to be nominated for the National 2023 Quality Franchise Association Virtual Franchise Awards. We have been shortlisted for:

⭐ Franchisee of the Year (Hampshire)

⭐ Best Franchisee Support

⭐ Best Technology and Innovation

Here is a little more about our journey and ethos…

How do you create a flourishing business from home? Here at UK and International Nanny and Household Staffing Agency, Harmony at Home; we know the secret—and flexibility to work around home life is an important part of the formula.

Founded in 2004, by Norland Nanny and mother of three, Frankie Gray, Harmony at Home has experienced 18 years of unparalleled growth to become one of the most highly regarded Nanny and Household Staffing Agencies in the business. The Harmony at Home brand also includes a dedicated Nanny Academy. So, how do we do it?

“As a mother of three,” explains Director Frankie, “I completely understand the pressures of modern family life. The regular nine till five model just doesn’t fit anymore, particularly for working mums and dads. So, at Harmony at Home, we’re proud to offer an alternative flexible working model, which empowers you to take control of your own successful business, alongside giving you all the tools, expertise and support you need to thrive.”

“There are too many talented women and men out there,” continues Frankie, “whose ambitions and dreams have remained unfulfilled, due to inflexible work practices. This is bad for them, their families, and for the economy.”

By tapping into this rich vein of talent, Frankie has built up a thriving network of entrepreneurs who really appreciate the benefits of being their own bosses using the Flexible Working Franchise model.

Gemma Leadbetter and Maxine Wall, Finalists for the Franchise of the year award say “We work so hard to ensure all our Families and Nannies are very happy with their placements and do all we can to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible, often working 7 days per week and late into the evenings when required. We are delighted that the level of care and support we love providing has been recognised by the #VFA23

On a personal note, many of you know that we not only run the branch together but have also been very close friends from a young age. When we took on the branch 6 years ago, we couldn’t have dreamt of how rewarding it would be, both for our working lives and home lives. Working together, supporting each other’s young families, and benefitting from being able to have a work life balance that many dream of has been truly incredible. Thank you all for your support, it means ever so much to us.”

“Owning my own business,” explains Philippa Day, owner of Harmony at Home Nanny Agency Berkshire, “has affected my life in such a positive way. I can now be as successful as I choose to be; and the harder I work, and the more passionate I am about my job, the better my own personal family life becomes. And, as a working mum, I can also spend more quality time with my children.”

But, it doesn’t stop there. The Harmony at Home flexible model also recognises that many nannies and childcare workers have their own children.

“Our services are tailored to incorporate all work seekers, including Nannies and Household Staff with children of their own,” explains Frankie Gray the Founder of Harmony at Home. “We welcome everyone to register with us, subject to the statutory checks, and we actively place hundreds of Nannies and Household Staff, with their own children, in happy households each year—including my own!”

Written by Harmony at Home Limited. All Rights Reserved, 2022