The Paradox of Choice

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!

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

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

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

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...