Updating Employee Handbooks for 2024
Kimberly Varney
As we move into 2024, it’s important to review and update employee handbooks to align with new standards and expectations.
Giving Thanks to Household Staff
Kimberly Varney
The act of holiday gift-giving to household staff is not merely a customary gesture but a nuanced practice requiring careful consideration. A clear understanding of industry standards for cash gifts combined with meaningful, personalized gestures let your staff know they are seen and appreciated.
Employee Expense Policies
Kimberly Varney
A good employee expense policy and proper tools to facilitate expense reporting can lead to many positive outcomes, such as increased trust and productivity, improved morale, and easier financial management.
Fulfilling Dual Roles: The HR Duties of an Estate Manager
Kimberly Varney
Alongside overseeing the estate’s operations and staff, Estate Managers may find themselves fulfilling the crucial role of an HR Manager.
Navigating the Process of Requesting Additional Staff
Kimberly Varney
Approaching the owner and/or their financial manager to discuss additional staffing needs requires a tactful and strategic approach. We’ve created a guide for Estate Managers with some key points to effectively communicate the need for expanding household staff, ensuring a successful outcome for all parties involved.
Appraising the Value of Art
Kimberly Varney
Knowing the value of a work of art is essential to properly protect and insure a piece for display, storage, loan, donation, or sale. The best way to get an accurate value is to commission an appraisal.
5 Effective Strategies For Estate Managers To Optimize Operations
Jason Shelby
Estate management is a complex process that requires expertise, planning, and effective management skills to ensure optimal performance. Estate managers
High Profile Privacy // An Intro to Nondisclosure Agreements
Kimberly Varney
An individual may require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect their privacy and personal confidential information. By having an NDA in place, they can legally require anyone who interacts with them to keep this information confidential. PRO Content.
Simplify How You Manage People, Process, And Strategy.
Jason Shelby
Managing a large estate can be akin to running a small business, requiring a team, a well-executed plan, and the right tools.
Do you Need a Company Vehicle Use Policy?
Kimberly Varney
A company vehicle policy outlines the rules and guidelines for the use of vehicles owned or leased by a company or principal. Having a company vehicle policy can help establish guidelines for the proper use and maintenance of company vehicles. PRO Content.