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

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

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.

A recent New York Times article discussing unionized NYC hotel workers and rising compensation and benefits packages surprised many readers outside the hospitality world.



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

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.



Who is Your Preferred Candidate?

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.

Mary Smith has long-term experience working in private residential settings,