Career Archives - Estate Management Network

Setting Boundaries in Private Service

As Estate Managers, we work in a unique environment that can often blur the lines between professional and personal relationships. It’s critical that we maintain both professional and personal boundaries.

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Estate Management

Service isn’t technical, it’s emotional. Yes, you should be able to address the -‘whatever is not working’, but an Estate Manager must also manage the people experiencing the situation, or responsible for it, with grace and composure.

Earning the Title of House Manager – Experience Matters

A new business model offers House Manager jobs to candidates with no prior experience in household management. The questions our industry should be asking is what level of experience, judgment, and demonstrated competence should stand behind the title “House Manager,” and what are we going to do about it?

The Agency Round Table // How Domestic Agencies Really Work

In the private service industry, the majority of estate management jobs are routed through domestic staffing agencies. For estate management candidates seeking new positions or planning a transition, understanding how these agencies operate is essential. Our Agency Round Table pulled back the curtain on how private staffing really works. This is a must-watch for anyone engaging in their own job search or placing staff for their principal.

New Year, BETTER You – Education for Estate Managers

Education remains one of the most valuable professional tools available to Estate Managers. Whether entering the field for the first time or taking on increased responsibility across complex households, an Estate Manager benefits from formal training, skill-specific instruction, and strategic development.

Thank you for a Successful Estate Management Conference!

The 2025 Estate Management Conference was an exceptional gathering, and I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who took part. The event reflected the strength of our professional community and the generosity of those willing to share knowledge, insight, and time.

The Estate Management Conference is this Week!

The Estate Management Conference is finally here! This year’s theme is resilience. Our sessions will look at the ways Estate Managers can plan for challenges, respond to emergencies, and build structures that support recovery. I look forward to welcoming you later this week. Thank you for making the commitment to attend and for adding your voice to this community.

The Agency Round Table

Join us on August 19 for the Estate Management Network’s Agency Round Table, a virtual panel bringing together leading domestic staffing agency owners for an open conversation on communication, job titles, confidentiality, and more. Hear directly from the people placing roles in today’s households, ask questions, and gain insight into the factors shaping successful staffing outcomes.

Navigating a Profession Defined by Crisis Mitigation

Combating crisis fatigue requires a critical management strategy that prioritizes both efficiency and sustainability. The goal is not just to manage immediate challenges but to create a structured approach that balances urgent demands with recovery periods, strategic delegation, and proactive planning.

Shopping Cart

Estate Management Network

Archives

Category: Career