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Staffing Intelligence.
Role guides, compensation benchmarks, hiring strategy, and operational insight for families, principals, and private service professionals.
What’s the Difference Between a Property Manager, Estate Manager and a House Manager?
Understand key differences between a house manager and a property manager, their roles and responsibilities, and their key benefits when managing a luxury home.
What is a Family Assistant?
Discover what a family assistant is, their key responsibilities, and the benefits of hiring one to streamline your household and improve your family’s quality of life.
Hiring Private Household Staff: From Bridgerton to Modern Luxury Homes
Discover how household staff roles in Bridgerton reflect today's luxury private service staff. Learn about domestic staff recruitment for modern luxury homes.
Preparing Your Palm Beach Estate for the Social Season: Household Manager Checklist
Is your Palm Beach estate ready for the social season? Use this household manager checklist to prepare to host parties with your friends and family!
Can I Employ My Household Employee under My LLC, Corporation or Family Business?
Household wages can't run through a business's operating payroll. This piece covers how the IRS classifies household employment, when a family office LLC is a legitimate structure, and what stays clear of misclassification penalties.
What Does a Butler Do in a Luxury Home?
A butler manages the standards of a private home, from table service to vendor oversight. Here is what the role covers in a working estate today.
What’s the Difference Between Hiring a Nanny, a Governess or a Family Assistant?
These three roles are often confused. Here is how each is defined, what qualifications each requires, and how to determine which your household needs.
How Do I Know Which Household Employee I Need to Hire?
Discover expert tips from a leading private staffing agency on hiring household employees. Find the perfect fit for your home today
Top Tips to Working For a HNW Family: Working as a Travel-Ready House Manager or Nanny
Discover what it means to be a travel-ready nanny or house manager, essential tips for preparation, benefits, and challenges in the private household staffing industry
Meet Our Partners: Private Service Alliance
Learn how Private Service Alliance has become the leading network for Private Service Professionals and those working in the domestic staffing industry.
Can I Use Social Media If I Work as a Household Employee?
Working in a private household comes with specific expectations around your online presence. Here is what to post, what to avoid, and how to protect your career and your principal's privacy.
5 Reasons You Should Offer Your Household Staff Health Insurance
Discover why offering health insurance to your household staff is a smart investment in their well-being and your business success.
Your Guide to Landing a Housekeeper Job in a Luxury Home in Chicago
Unlock the door to your dream job as a housekeeper in Chicago's luxury homes. Discover essential tips and strategies for success in this exclusive niche
Should I Hire a Nanny If I’m a Stay-at-Home Parent?
Discover why high net worth families are hiring nannies even if there is a stay-at-home parent. The benefits of hiring a nanny when you’re a stay-at-home mom or dad.
How Trial Periods Can Help You and Your New Nanny, Housekeeper or House Manager
Learn about the best practices for trial periods in household employment. From fair pay to cultural fit, ensure a smooth transition for new nannies or house managers in Chicago.
How AI Can Help You If You’re Looking for a New Nanny or House Manager Job
Discover how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to help you write your nanny, housekeeper or house manager resume and be successful in landing your dream job in Chicago.
Top Tips for Starting a New Job as a Nanny
Discover essential tips for success in your new nanny role from industry experts, My Household Managed.
How to Ensure You're Compliant When it Comes to Taxes and Hiring a Nanny
Understand tax implications and navigate the tax essentials of hiring a nanny in Chicago from experts in the household staffing. A comprehensive guide for household employers on taxes and hiring W-2 employees.
How to Choose the Right Nanny or House Manager After Interviews
Choosing between candidates goes beyond qualifications. Here is how to assess values, fit, and compatibility when hiring a nanny or house manager in Chicago.
What is the Difference Between a Family Assistant and a House Manager?
A family assistant and a house manager serve different functions in a private home. Here is how each role is defined, where they overlap, and how to decide which hire is right for your household.

