household staff for a new property

Staffing a New Home

Staffing a New Home The task of properly staffing a new property from scratch can at first appear to be daunting. Whether you have other properties, and so have a good idea of what might be required, or are staffing your first home, there are many things to consider. The starting point is to determine…

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Social Media Presence

Social Media Presence for Private Household Employees Love it or hate it, social media is an intricately-woven part of the fabric of our lives. Most of us use it every day, and when searching for a new job or to fill a vacant role, it can provide detail and insight beyond what was available before…

Family assistants

Family Assistants

Family Assistants A family assistant has a very varied role. Think of it as similar to a what you might consider as a “normal” private PA – in fact they’re sometimes called Family Personal Assistants – but working for the family on domestic, home-related and family matters. It’s impossible to list everything that a family…

Bilingual Nannies

Bilingual Nannies

Bilingual Nannies We wrote recently about how in-demand bilingual candidates are for roles in private households. One position in particular for which a bilingual or multilingual applicant is frequently requested is that of the nanny. A family’s nanny will usually play a major role in bringing up the children, and many families want their kids…

Bilingual & Multilingual Candidates

Bilingual & Multilingual Candidates

Bilingual & Multilingual Candidates It is generally understood that the ability to fluently speak more than one language expands life’s horizons – being able to communicate, work, socialise and live in a wider variety of countries and territories around the world opens up many possibilities. For household staff this is especially true, as there are…

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In-Person Consultations

In-Person Consultations The executive search process relies on the human touch – after all, essentially we’re helping people find other people to work closely with them. It can really aid this process, therefore, to meet in person in order to fully understand all the requirements. With this in mind, we’re always happy to visit potential…

Travelling household staff roles

Travelling Roles

Travelling Roles One of the perks, in many people’s eyes, of working within a private household is the possibility of travel with the principals. This of course varies a good deal from household to household, with some residences having their staff in one place at all times, and others travelling as an entourage. Depending on…