Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel

NACE v2.1 Code: U97.0

About activities of households as employers of domestic personnel

NACE code 97.0 covers the activities of households as employers of domestic personnel, such as maids, cooks, nannies, butlers, laundresses, gardeners, gatekeepers, stable-lads, chauffeurs, caretakers, governesses, babysitters, tutors, and other domestic staff. This industry plays a vital role in supporting households and enabling individuals to focus on their professional and personal commitments. As an integral part of the broader service sector, the employment of domestic personnel contributes to the efficient functioning of the economy.

Production process

The main production technique in this industry involves the hiring and management of domestic staff by households. Households typically advertise job openings, interview candidates, and select the most suitable individuals to perform various household tasks. Ongoing supervision, task assignment, and performance evaluation are essential to ensure the smooth running of the household. Domestic personnel may be employed on a full-time, part-time, or as-needed basis, depending on the household's requirements.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are the domestic personnel themselves, who provide their labor and skills to perform household tasks. Households may also require additional resources, such as cleaning supplies, cooking equipment, and transportation for their domestic staff. The availability of a skilled and reliable workforce is a crucial input, as households rely on the expertise and diligence of their domestic personnel to maintain the household's operations.

Production outputs

The main output of this industry is the provision of domestic services that enable households to function efficiently. These services can include cleaning, cooking, childcare, gardening, and other household-related tasks. The output of this industry is consumed by 88.91 Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled and 88.10 Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled, as well as by individual households across various NACE codes.

Revisions to 97.0

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 97.0. The most recent 1 version of this code (97.0) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 97.0.

Family tree for activities of households as employers of domestic personnel

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