By Seth Norman Greenberg | Vice President, Pavillion Agency
Every household staffing professional has seen it happen. A family finally finds the right person — a private chef, a nanny, an estate manager — after weeks of searching. The credentials are strong, the references are glowing,
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, protections, and structures that transformed a job into a genuine career.
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. The professionals who build the most remarkable careers have something in common: almost without exception,
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What Is a Domestic Couple, and Why Hire a Dynamic Duo
When many people think of hiring household staff, they have one specific job in mind, such as a housekeeper, nanny, or personal assistant. However, you can get double the benefits of a single employee if you hire a domestic couple to work in your home.
Olga Belykh
As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, we wanted to personally connect with you, our valued community, to check in and keep you updated. We sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are safe, healthy, and finding comfort where you can. You may already be in correspondence with us – whether hiring or searching for a job.
Olga Belykh
We are all living in quite a new landscape! With the spread of COVID-19, people the world over are adapting and learning how to move forward in their lives – particularly in regard to employment. In our realm of the household staffing workforce, we’ve encountered some trends that are worth exploring.
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