Here’s a fun story about going the extra mile for your employer! Some behind-the-scenes from the royal household. Queen Elizabeth II came face to face with an intruder, when a man broke into Buckingham Palace, and disturbed the Queen in her bedroom, in July 1982. However, one butler, Paul Whybrew, who is affectionately known as “Tall…
Take a look behind the scenes with staff training to work for the queen! Video included! The Queen is one of the most renowned, respected and loved women in the world, having reigned on the British throne for 66 years. Her life has been well documented and photographed, but a new documentary goes…
Here’s a breakdown of the royal family funding. Lots of staff on payroll! The royal household has published its annual financial statement, including a summary of the Queen‘s expenditure for the year 2017/18. The report shows the money used by the monarch to pay for official duties and maintenance of the palaces rose from £42.8…
Oh boy, is this the worst cultural research ever missed by a chef preparing for guests? I wonder who approved the menu and decor for the evening… JERUSALEM — There aren’t that many cultures where putting a shoe on the dining room table is acceptable behavior, but for the Japanese there is clear etiquette against allowing outdoor…
I’ve spoken about this recently – your pets should not be your employer’s problem. Some employers are very accommodating, as the Queen’s household has been historically, but ultimately it is a tangle in your service relationship. The head of The Queen’s household, The Lord Chamberlain, has put an end to staff bringing their four-legged companions…
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…
Here’s a quick peak at the formal, deep cleaning of an intricate home. Click through for a little video of brush/vacuum technique… Brodsworth Hall, one of the most spectacular houses in South Yorkshire, is using the quieter time to undertake some much-needed conservation work. Each room will be swathed under ghostly white covers as staff…
Let’s hope employers around the world follow suit and pay staff as professionals… The Queen might be slipping down the Sunday Times Rich List, but that doesn’t mean her staff are losing out as the Living Wage has reportedly been introduced for Royal Household staff.Fifteen per cent of the Royal Household and Royal Collection Trust…
We don’t normally post job openings on our blog, but it’s great to see how the most famous household (palace) operates. Enjoy, A new vacancy in Buckingham Palace has cropped up. The Queen is looking for a footman/trainee butler, who will live and work in the royal residency and have all their meals provided for…
Well this is an interesting development. I wonder what it would look like for the USA domestic employment market to unionize? The Queen is facing the prospect of the first ever industrial action by members of the royal household. More than 100 low-paid staff at Windsor Castle are due be balloted from Tuesday, the…