A well-run household depends on a well-trained staff. Your domestic staff must understand how to do their jobs, the most efficient ways to accomplish daily tasks, and learn to be proactive in identifying potential issues around the house.
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Understanding the Basics of Domestic Staff Training
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Blog Manager Category: Household Staffing Tags: Domestic Staffing Needs
Strategies for Negotiating Contracts with Executive Household Staff
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Contracts can be a tricky subject when you hire someone new to work in your home. But they are absolutely crucial for establishing responsibilities, payment, and non-financial benefits for what will hopefully be a successful long-term working relationship.
Here are some contract negotiation strategies to keep in mind as you hire new executive household staff for your home.
Category: Household Staffing Tags: Household Staff NYC
Healthy and Fun Ways to Incorporate Pumpkin into Family Meals
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Pumpkin is the quintessential vegetable of fall, and many of us forget about how delicious it is around this time of year. However, pumpkins aren’t just festive, and they actually make incredibly healthy and dynamic additions to family meals. The nutrients in pumpkins have shown to help improve vision,
Category: Personal Chefs Tags: Household Staff NYC
A Competitive Job Market Means Competitive Candidate Criteria
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Ira Weissman
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Written By Ira Weissman
As the Leader in the Field of Personal Service it is our aim to help everyone who comes to us seeking employment. Unfortunately, the market is such that we cannot always be successful.
Interview Tips 2.0 – Nanny Interview Questions
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Written by Jeffrey Gratton
When facing any interview, perhaps especially as a nanny, the way we feel when we answer nanny interview questions is more important than the answer itself.
Do we sometimes have bad days or pessimistic thoughts?
Category: Household Staffing, Interview Tips, Nanny Tags: Interview Tips, Nanny Interview Tips, Nanny Services
Who is Your Preferred Candidate?
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Written by Rosalie Aguilar
Jane Doe is a highly educated candidate with a Master’s Degree and certifications. She is knowledgeable and trained in caring for any type of household and is looking for one of her first positions in a residence.
What Makes the Manny Different?
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Written by Norma Oropeza
When beginning the process of hiring a Nanny, most families almost automatically and exclusively interview female candidates. Female Nannies make up the majority of the candidate pool, however, they are also generally perceived as more nurturing and kind-hearted.
Category: Manny Tags: Manny, Manny Responsibilities, The Role of the Manny
Estate Caretaker Responsibilities
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Written by Jack Greenhouse
Within the realm of formal Estates, names and titles often blur the lines of duties and responsibilities. True Estate Caretakers (sometimes referred to as Property Managers or simply Caretakers) are a prime example.
Category: Household Staffing Tags: Caretakers, Estate Caretakers, Property Management
Reduce Nanny & Family Tension
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Written by Tina Gelashvilli
How does one deal with conflict situations? More specifically, how does a nanny deal with conflict situations with her employer? Does she apologize and step back to defuse the situation, or does she defend herself and engage emotionally?
Category: Household Staffing, Nanny Tags: Nanny Services
A Lifetime of Experience – Rosalie Aguilar
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Ever wonder why your domestic staff are masters of their craft? We are not just talking about how dedicated and hardworking they are. We sometimes ask, where did they learn their extensive skills? Why are they so good at what they do?
Category: Household Staffing Tags: Elite Staffing Qualifications, New York City Domestic Staff
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