The Art of Estate Management

The Art of Estate Management ™
by Teresa Leigh

Luxury residences, whether grand or petite, have their own special needs. Like no other industry in the world, private service offers unique challenges to employers and their management staff.

Questions and answers:

Job descriptions

House protocol

Employee agreements

Confidentiality

Background checklist for incoming employees

Forms to use in the everyday work day

Evaluations

Motivation and rewards

The letter of the law

Employee problem solving

Employer & Employee communications

and More!

Some recent questions:

Question: I am 60 and my husband is 66. We have 4 years experience as household managers, however we have not worked in 5 years. We have not had any luck currently finding work. Do you think it is our age, or the fact that we haven't worked in 5 years? Any helpful comments would be appreciated.

Question: I would like to know the difference between a Household Manager and an Estate Manager. Also, How can I get the forms to use for everyday use in running a household?

Question: During the course of my search for employment, I have sent out countless résumés and packets of information. Can you please tell me why many employers do not even respond?