Performance Reviews // The Measure of Success
Gwen Yngayo
Exactly how does a household conduct effective Employee Performance Reviews? Just as no two homes are exactly alike, nor should
Fulfilling Dual Roles: The HR Duties of an Estate Manager
Pamela Queen
Alongside overseeing the estate’s operations and staff, Estate Managers may find themselves fulfilling the crucial role of an HR Manager.
Level Up Your Resume: How AI Can Help You Land Your Dream Job
Melissa Jensen
I get asked to review resumes daily, and I have to say – it’s something I absolutely love doing! There’s…
A Formula for Estate Staffing
Kimberly Varney
Every estate has unique staffing needs. A practical formula helps estate managers evaluate property size, service expectations, and household operations
Documenting Employee Disciplinary Actions
Kimberly Varney
Documenting disciplinary actions for domestic employees is necessary to comply with labor laws, ensure fairness and consistency, and provide a
Ask an Expert – Marc Sorensen Leandro on Emotional Intelligence in the Job Search
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In our most recent Ask and Expert chat on the Estate Management Network Member’s app, recruiter Marc Sorensen Leandro shared
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.
Enhancing Estate Operations Through Year-End Reviews
Kimberly Varney
Annual performance reviews serve as a strategic tool, offering a recap of the past year’s accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities for
Beyond Job Skills and Experience: Interview for Soft Skills
Kimberly Varney
Estate Managers are tasked with a unique responsibility not only to oversee the daily operations of an estate, but to
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Estate Management
Kimberly Varney
In the world of ultra-high-net-worth estate management, where expectations for impeccable service are sky-high, Estate Managers must possess more than
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
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
What is a Facilities Manager and Why Do I Need One?
Kimberly Varney
Facilities Managers cover a wide field with a diverse range of responsibilities, depending on the size of the property and
How to Find a Private Housekeeper for a High Net Worth Household
Kristin Twiford
Finding the right housekeeper for a high net worth household can be challenging, and today, the market is more competitive
Estate and Household Compensation Report by Morgan Stanley
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Morgan Stanley collaborated with Botoff Consulting to conduct a compensation survey of household staff. This study is the first in
The Exit Interview
Kimberly Varney
The best method for letting a staff member go is to conduct an exit interview as part of off-boarding. We’ve
Update Your Employee Handbook
Kimberly Varney
Your employee handbook should be reviewed annually to reflect the changing professional environment as well as the evolving preferences of
Hiring The Perfect Candidate
Peter Van Ryder
As a private service placement agency, it is our job to source the proverbial “perfect candidate.” The question here is
A Uniformed Staff
M.F. Marcum
I am excited today to talk with you about uniforms, insignias, and pride… wearing a matching uniform and sporting a
Interchangeable Role’s; “That’s a Yes for me”
Joanie Veage
With the idea that some roles are interchangeable and have quite the same functions. They may look like a hybrid