Our friends at GTM have posted this update to a hot topic in Household Employment payroll. Check it out. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the agency’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act…
As a lifelong service industry employee, I know there’s nothing more refreshing than “cutting loose” after a long stretch of work over a holiday. (The evening of New Year’s Day 2000 in Sydney, Australia comes to mind, but that’s a story for another day…) Since we are more often than not charged with serving others…
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new division through our parent company, Domestic Placement Network. In order to accommodate this new category of service and hiring, we have added the term “Account Manager” to the EstateJobs available positions. Here is a summary from the DPN site: “The estate management industry is progressing…
If you’re responsible for managing the operations of a home or a multi-property estate, you know that every property comes with its own chaos. But you shouldn’t have to be putting out fires every day. If you organize the right information, you can minimize surprises, get ahead of challenges, and bring order to an environment…
This is a great ruling in favor of protecting household workers. The more we all push to hire and employ people properly, the further the standards will reach in communities, societies, and globally. THE UK Supreme Court has ruled that no diplomatic immunity should be given in modern slavery cases, according to a report. Diplomats are…
You have the power to improve the Private Service Industry! EstateJobs, in partnership with Botoff Consulting and Morgan Stanley, is asking for your participation in a short survey about compensation. Literally, your 15 minutes can help change the future of pay and benefits in Household Employment. Here’s the request: We invite you to participate in Botoff Consulting’s…
In this FREE 20 minute Zoom session, Estate Management Systems Founder Kelly Fore Dixon will address the topic: “Are You Working With A Narcissist? Probably. Here’s What You Need To Know.” Don’t miss this session! Click the link to add to your calendar. Visit Site for more information
This Zoom-based course will give the Private Service Professional the fundamentals for establishing protocols in a HNW residence that protects your Principal’s luxury lifestyle. You will receive the skillset and resources to organize your service environment, write a household manual & become a better Private Service Professional. Designed with an understanding of the ever-changing nature…
Here’s a thoughtful post with some additional links to reading resources. Always be learning… This posting was inspired by a colleague who once remarked to me in a playful, yet snarky tone, “Estate Management isn’t rocket science.” The context of her comment was that education beyond a high school diploma was a waste of time…
One of our long time associates, Jim Grise, has created a new Scholarship award for Private Service Education. Take a look at this great program and apply if interested! Is a workplace culture of positive energy and high team performance important on private estates? I think so. But how about you? When I discovered the…