This is a commercial and process checklist, not legal, tax, payroll, background-screening, or employment advice. Read the actual agreement and use qualified advisers where appropriate. Hiring a household staffing agency is not only a question of whether an agency can locate candidates. It is also a question of what the engagement covers, when obligations begin,
By Deborah Traylor, Founder and Owner, Deb's Domestic Agency Deborah began working in private-household staffing in 1998. Deb's Domestic Agency was founded in 2008. The problem: discretion without a misleading brief A confidential household search should protect the family and the candidate. It should not ask a capable professional to pursue a role with so
Hiring household staff for a single home is already a significant decision. When a family operates two, three, or more residences, the complexity compounds quickly. A primary estate, coastal property, ranch, city apartment, ski home, or seasonal residence may each have its own vendors, staff rhythms, security expectations, arrival routines, and service standards. The staffing
In today’s world, the role of an Executive Housekeeper is more critical than ever. It’s no longer just about keeping your home spotless; it’s about managing a small (or large) empire of domestic bliss. But here’s the kicker: the cost of hiring an experienced Executive Housekeeper has skyrocketed, and if you want to attract