If you think service workers have it rough in the USA, check out the scene overseas. Basic legal protections are just beginning, like getting paid on time and retaining your own passport! DUBAI // Diplomats described a draft law on domestic staff rights passed by the Federal National Council as “pro-worker” and recommended firm implementation…
Household staff in the news – Maybe the title of Chief Usher will start to gain popularity in private homes? The White House has fired its chief usher, Angella Reid, the first woman and second African American to hold the position. When the White House residence staff arrived at work Friday morning, they were told…
This article was forwarded to us as a suggested post. I agreed completely! There are few professional sites focused on one of the most important roles in the household: A PROFESSIONAL Housekeeper. This is a true art and should be seen as skilled profession, because it is. Thanks for the tip F.N. Critical details that…
Imagine if the LA based agencies got together and told the actual tales of staffing in Hollywood! I’m not sure if it would be a scandal, or if we would all just continue to look the other way? Here’s how they’re getting called out in India… The co-founder of an agency providing domestic help to…
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…
While the idea of simplifying “on-demand” household help is nice, the truth is more complicated. When you give strangers full access to your home, the risk of theft or damage is inherent. Always make sure you have someone on your side doing the references and/or background checks so you know the source. It might be convenient…
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…
As we head toward the end of the year it is always good to re-check the laws and policies for employing household staff. One of the leading experts in the field offers this quick guide to help assess your compliance. Enjoy… Even an experienced accountant may overlook some of the nuances to tax and labor…
It is always interesting to question the “behind-the-scenes” of any successful enterprise. Inevitably you’ll find the hard working, unsung heroes of private service! Absent on IvankaTrump.com are women with whom Ivanka is, presumably, incredibly intimate, but whose lives can not be improved by a modest-yet-feminine, $138 sheath. These include the nannies, housekeepers, and other members…