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ARE AGENCIES RECRUITING THE RIGHT RECRUITERS?

Written by Nanette Hebdige Do you have the right characteristics and moxie to recruit the right talent? Moreover the question really should be – are talent acquisition entities and HR departments acquiring the right recruiters to hold that acclaimed title? HCM (Human Capital Management) is the one of the largest and fastest growing industries. Organizations scramble to find the right talent, and some go as far as making the same effort to retain it. Although for the most part, talent…

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MANSIONS & ESTATES – MAINTAINING THEM EFFICIENTLY

Written by Nanette Hebdige Trying to break into the personal service arena? Do you think you have the mental quotient, moxie, distinction and gumption to become an efficient and accomplished EM? There’s a good reason many of these careers fly below radar – it takes a special breed to care for the homes and lifestyles of the very wealthy. The management of sprawling estates is not a task for the meek. In an industry spotlighting Downton Abbey, UHNW folks want butlers, majordomos,…

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GHOSTING, SCAMS, OFFER LETTERS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS

Written by Nanette Hebdige Along with the usual suspects – a well-crafted resume, copiloted by a solid presence on social media – there are other components that need attention in landing your next position. ARE YOU GHOSTING? Ghosting is an ill-advised trait adopted by many in the staffing field and in the candidate world. And let’s face it – it’s just plain rude and damn disrespectful. Scenario: You’ve had an engaging convo with a couple of recruiters, you feel they…

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WHAT DOES YOUR HOUSEHOLD STAFF SAY ABOUT YOU?

TEAMWORK

Written by Nanette Hebdige “Management is doing things right. Leadership is doing the right things” ~ Peter Drucker Now that you’ve secured that Estate Manager dream job, it’s time to realize that managing your staff effectively plays one of the biggest roles in the part. You can run a household like a well-lubed, mean operating machine, but let’s face it, without having an exemplary domestic team in place, you’ll be like a like a dog chasing its tail. Recruiting talent…

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HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH STRESS IN THE PRIVATE SERVICE SECTOR?

STRESS AT WORK

Written by Nanette Hebdige The private service industry sounds uber glam but when you really sink your teeth into it, it’s an atypical, lackluster, nerve-wracking and at times harrowing environment. There are countless, untold horror stories in this industry that supports the UHNW clientele. You’re working for some neurotic celebrity, narcissistic sports figure, Devil Wears Prada boss. These come with crazed spouses, nasty children and their condescending guests, with equally outrageous requests. Not to mention bellicose staff – from the…

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COVID-19 & THE PRIVATE SERVICE SECTOR

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Written by Nanette Hebdige May 2020 With the COVID pandemic having brought the world to its knees, no industry has gone unscathed. We’re learning to coexist differently and adapt to new environments, even after we fully reopen. Getting back to business after this economic breakdown will be a slow, gradual process and it’s debatable whether it will even “be business as usual” again. Understandably, new protocols have been embraced to become the new modus  operandi even after COVID. Here are some…

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