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Bringing the World Cup Home: Age-Appropriate Ways to Get Children Excited About the Beautiful Game


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World Cup Soccer for kidsThe FIFA World Cup is more than just a sporting event – it’s a global celebration that offers families a wonderful opportunity to engage children in current events in a fun and meaningful way. As countries from around the world come together to compete,

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World Cup Around the World: 14 Countries to Explore with Your Child

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We’re not sure about you, but here at Pavillion Agency, we are massive football (soccer 😉 ) fans! We think the FIFA World Cup is the perfect opportunity to help children engage with current events while discovering the incredible diversity of our world.

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Should You Hire a Butler? Signs It’s Right for Your Household

When to Hire a Butler: 6 Signs Your Household Needs Professional Support

Managing day-to-day operations can become increasingly complex as schedules become busier and staffing needs grow. Over time, many homeowners find themselves spending more time managing logistics than actually enjoying their homes and lives.

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The Rising Cost of Skilled Service: What HNW & UHNW Families Need to Know About the Domestic Staffing Market

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The era of the cheap housekeeper is over.

While the phrase may sound blunt, recent headlines surrounding rising wages for New York City hotel housekeepers suggest a massive shift taking place across the service industry… one that private household employers can no longer afford to ignore.

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Estate Manager Responsibilities Beyond Property Maintenance 

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Estate Manager Responsibilities for Modern Households

Many modern, busy households require much more than just routine upkeep to operate smoothly. It’s common to assume that the primary duties of an estate manager revolve around overseeing repairs and home maintenance. However,

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The Household Professionals Guide to Knowing Your Worth, And Getting It

As an experienced placement agency and domestic staffing consulting service, Pavillion Agency can assist you in your search for a household professional.

In over 30 years of placing household staff, I’ve negotiated hundreds of compensation packages. I’ve watched brilliant professionals undersell themselves because they didn’t know the market. I’ve also watched the right representation turn a good salary into a great one with benefits,

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Why the Best Household Professionals Work With an Agency and Why it Changes Everything!

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I’ve been placing nannies, housekeepers, and domestic couples in fine homes since the 1990s. In that time, I’ve had thousands of conversations with household professionals at every stage of their careers from those just starting out to those who’ve been doing this work for thirty years.

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How Personal Assistants Use AI to Better Support Clients

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The Growing Role of AI in Personal Assistant Services

The role of a personal assistant has always revolved around organization, efficiency, and anticipating an employer’s needs. However, today that role is rapidly evolving due to advancements in artificial intelligence. 

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How Long It Takes to Recruit and Onboard a Butler

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How Long Does It Take to Recruit and Onboard a Butler?

If you are considering hiring a butler, you might be wondering how long it will actually take to find and fully train your new household employee. Since the role of a butler entails significant responsibility and varied tasks,

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How a Housekeeper Reclaims Storage Space

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Closet, Pantry, and Beyond: A Housekeeper’s Approach to Organization

After the holiday decorations come down and during the mid-winter season, many households face a familiar reality. Overstuffed closets, crowded pantries, and temporary storage piles have apparently become permanent.  

This is a time of the year when hiring a housekeeper makes a lot of sense.

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