Susan, I am sorry I can't help you. I do typesetting, graphic design work from my home as needed.  I wish I had more work!  Sounds like you are paying well, and flexible hours are awesome. I think the problem is the younger generation has had it so easy they don't know what real work is. We were taught to clean house as 8 and 9 year olds. Today they spend all their time on the devices and are not "required" to help out.  You might try a "bonus" program. Offer them an increase at 6 months if they stay around that long... or something similar  (movie tickets, a dinner out?).