The ONE Element Your Wardrobe Needs for the Hamptons this Summer…
WELCOME, GUEST BLOGGER HOLLY GETTY Those who are creative, imaginative and always trying new things are drawn to this metal. It’s highly reflective, represents feminine intuition, exciting new beginnings and confidence. And, right now, it’s having a moment. The right...
The Paradox of Choice
The Paradox of Choice When a client is ready to hire a new staff member, the possibilities often seem limitless. If they begin with a candid conversation with their recruiter detailing the kind of household, the scope of work, and the type of person they envision,...
Dear Candidates, Please Be Wonderful!
Picture this: Mrs. Smith has engaged a recruiter – me! – to find her a great housekeeper. I will now devote my time to finding a promising candidate and getting to know them. I am creating a profile to send to the client because I am painting a picture for her – a...
Envisioning Your Hamptons Home
February is a wake-up call in the Hamptons. Realtors are buzzing with clients looking to secure their seasonal rentals. And recruiters are reaching out to their A-list candidates to see who will be available to staff Hamptons homes. Will your home be ready? Now is the...
FRESH
As the world tilts in ever-new directions, it can be hard to predict what will matter, what will become important in our lives in 2023. In January, we‘re given an opportunity to make our best guesses and join in a collective re-set. We have already been advised that:...
Remembrance of Things Past
At Thanksgiving, everybody in the family has a dish to prepare or a job to do, but my role is far from the kitchen. Instead, you’ll find me seated at the piano, playing the music that five generations have sung around the same beloved upright. Every year, right before...
Working with Recruiters – 8 Steps to Getting It Right
Let’s say you are a qualified domestic professional interested in applying for a position advertised by a Domestic Staffing Agency. What’s the most effective way to engage in this process? In my long career in Private Service, I have been both a candidate and a...
Developing a Great Relationship With Your Personal Assistant
“It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” – Rumi Developing a Great Relationship with Your Personal Assistant Part 3 of 3 Routine is a great help in developing the Personal Assistant relationship. The goal is to establish a pattern to use your time together...
Tips for Onboarding a New Personal Assistant: ‘Begin as You Mean to Continue’
Tips for Onboarding a Personal Assistant Part 2 of 3 Begin as You Mean to Continue Congratulations! You’ve hired a great new Personal Assistant, and it’s time to bring them on board. Now is the time to define your expectations, set clear boundaries, and establish how...
Hiring a Personal Assistant? Consider Doing a Self Inventory
Hiring a Personal Assistant? Part 1 of 3 Consider Doing a Self-Inventory The role of the Personal Assistant can be one of the most significant and positive in your household. Years of experience have taught me that the key to a successful placement is to take time at...