The Great Debate: Hybrid Roles
Estate Management Conference
Our panel discusses the pros and cons of hybrid roles, which roles can / shouldn’t be combined and if the roles are sustainable, among other points. PRO CONTENT
Presenting Candidates to Your Principal
Kimberly Varney
After a successful round of interviews, have you wondered how to present candidates to your principal without overwhelming them with a file of résumés, references, and recommendations? I’ve found that writing a brief of candidate sketches is the first step. PRO CONTENT
Estate Staffing Design
Kimberly Varney
A staffing design plan can be used to pitch your plans to the family office, the Chief of Staff, or whoever will need to approve your hiring. This exercise can also be the basis for your staffing budget, job descriptions, and scheduling.
Cross-Training Household Staff
Kimberly Varney
Cross-training among staff members is a great way to get everyone on the same page and to build consistency with service delivery. The experience provides an opportunity for employees to grow professionally while expanding their skill sets and strengthening their bond with the team. PRO MEMBER CONTENT
Household Safety Training
EMN
Being knowledgeable of safety standards and best practices can mean the difference between a smoothly running household and accidents or injuries for yourself or your staff. As the Estate Manager, you should provide guides, instructions, and manuals as well as include MSDSs in easily accessible notebooks or your Estate Manual for your staff to access when needed. Here are some item to include in your training and manual… PRO MEMBER CONTENT
Leader vs Manager: Leadership within the Estate
Estate Management Conference
Elite Estate Manager Anthony Barlow shares his core philosophy on leadership in private service; Be a leader, not a manager. His insight and experience are invaluable. This is a must-watch. PRO MEMBER CONTENT
Engaging an Agency for Hiring Household Staff – On Demand
Estate Management Conference
Gold Porter, CEO of Riveter Consulting Group, shares her insight on working with agencies to place your household staff. PRO MEMBER CONTENT
The Private Service Job Description – On Demand
Estate Management Conference
The key to getting the staff you need, the job you want, or satisfying your client’s request lies in the job description. Learn how to write one in this on-demand session. PRO MEMBER CONTENT
Employment Contract Templates
EMN
As of January 1, 2022 all domestic worker employers in Chicago will be required to provide a written contract to their workers. Below are comprehensive sample contracts for home cleaners, nannies / childcare workers, and caregivers created by Arise Chicago. PRO MEMBER CONTENT