This is one of the ideas I present in my book. The only disagreement I have is that CLIENTS themselves are the root of privacy issues. Unless they have a dedicated staff intentionally protecting them, many mistakes get made they probably are not even aware of… …In this age of the internet, social media and…
This is an interesting question and one we should all consider when employing or managing private staff. Last summer, in a luxury apartment complex outside New Delhi, all hell broke loose. It started when a woman accused one of her maids of stealing around $250. The maid then claimed that, as punishment, her employer wouldn’t…
This is a nice article to point out some of the cash flows and concerns at the UHNW level. However, in our professional opinion, they are low on the salaries of household staff by a large margin. Let’s begin with the conventional wisdom. Money can’t buy happiness. It won’t get you into heaven. It is…
Here’s a delightful look at household service during holiday seasons past… The Frick Pittsburgh in Point Breeze is tipping its hat this holiday season to the domestic staff that kept the large home running during the busy holiday season. “Through the Back Door: Domestic Service at Clayton During the Holidays,” is open Nov. 16 through…
My favorite article of the week – A Personal Assistant who will not reveal anything to the press and maintains her professionalism. If she must give information under oath, I’m sure she will comply, but otherwise her knowledge on all employer matters is not for sale! A former Sydney woman employed as Harvey Weinstein’s “gatekeeper”…
One of the largest operations for household staff is now headed by a Trump Hotel employee. The high level hotel is one of the few environments that translates well into the large private household. First lady Melania Trump announced Friday the hiring of Timothy Harleth for the role of chief usher, a key position in…
This is a nice short article with an alternate perspective on household staff. I like it. The Oscar winning actress, 41, has two teenage children and one young son, but says that although she can afford to pay for domestic staff to help her with her motherly duties, she insists on carrying them out…
This reporter’s take on an Estate Manager job listing is quite good. Naples, Florida, is a hideaway for the super-rich looking to escape the frigid winters of the north for sunnier southern climbs. In Southwest Florida, you’ll find miles of tranquil beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, top-of-the-line golf courses, and giant mansions with sprawling…
Make sure you confirm employees before they start work in your household. It is worth the few extra dollars to employ properly, especially if you are in a high profile role. Billionaire private equity executive Wilbur Ross told the Senate Commerce Committee that when he hired the worker in 2009, the person provided what looked…
Here’s a nice piece from Time Magazine about the White House Staff. There are always great service teams behind any position of power or influence. It’s great to see the recognition, even though the true service pro never needs the accolades! When President Barack Obama was first introduced to the residence staff at the…