Welcome to the high-stakes world of luxury estate management, where the coffee is always hot, and the pillows are fluffed to perfection. Let's dive into what makes a top-notch Estate Manager tick – it's not just about juggling tasks; it's about mastering the art of living large, quite literally! Understanding the Luxe Life: In the
2024 Top Trends in Luxury Household Staffing As the luxury household staffing industry evolves, staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for families and estate managers seeking top-tier domestic staff. The 2022 Estate and Household Compensation Survey by Morgan Stanley and Botoff Consulting sheds light on significant shifts and practices. Let’s explore what 2024 may
10am. Prior to arrival: Meditate. Coffee. Check calendar for appointments and tasks. Scan e-mails and respond with anything that has an extreme sense of urgency. 11am. Arrival: Politely greet the family and pets (know when to be invisible or available). Administrative: Office. Re-check email, scan calendar for alerts, tasks, and amazon orders. Alert in-home
When you’re a C-level leader in a growing company, you might feel hard-pressed for time. There are just too many tasks pulling you in different directions, not to mention the fires that keep on popping up. Eventually, you’ll find that most of your day is spent doing lower-priority tasks that require immediate attention rather than
So, what is an all-in-one housekeeper? While we don't have an app for that, we do have a name for it! She's called an Executive Housekeeper. An executive housekeeper is a housekeeper, personal assistant and even a household manager all in one. Often, smaller households (typically under 5,000 sq. ft.) who don’t require a fully
Parents are struggling to find qualified childcare and 55% of parents surveyed by the American Red Cross* have chosen to stay home because they could not find a trusted nanny or babysitter. The survey also revealed that nearly 30% of parents did not hire a potential sitter due to safety concerns. The great news is
Are you considering a position as a live-in nanny? If so, there are a lot of things to consider as this is not a typical job. As a live-in nanny, you will work, eat and sleep under the same roof as the family and children. This means you do not leave your job in the
The hype is true as becoming a mom (or a dad or any type of parent) is a blessing. Equally true though, is that becoming a mom is hard work. It may not go as expected and adjusting to the new responsibilities and never-ending commitments can be tough. There are a lot of pictures of
