A Note from Robert:
We are sensitive to the special relationship that exists between household employees and their employer and the way they affect the everyday life of those for whom they work. Finding a qualified employee is only the beginning. Our process is extremely individualized, and the resulting candidate recommendation is based equally on skill and personality. It is in the best interest of the client that we have a conversation about their needs. Everyone has a completely different lifestyle. One principal may want to cook their own dinners, and some may want a cooked and served meal every night. It is important to get the detail right from the beginning
A Thank You Note…How Important Is It?
You know the feeling, you have been there before, when you get the mail and something besides a bill or junk mail greets you. This little spark of mail joy is different in shape from the rest, maybe an interesting color, and is labeled with someone’s handwriting. Receiving a thank you note from someone after […]
Learning Luxury: Architecture, Design, and Real Estate
Learning Luxury: Architecture, Design, and Real Estate As staff working in incredible homes and amongst extremely cultured and well-traveled individuals, it is key to be able to speak their language and understand the experiences they are desiring. With a little bit of creativity, you can easily maintain familiarity with the same brands, travels, and trends […]
1099 or W2
Making the right decision when a Principal wants you to be a 1099 employee. Every year I receive phone calls from candidates (Butlers, House Managers, Estate Managers, etc.) who have been confronted by their potential new principal who state they want to have the staff on a 1099 employment. This is a situation where you […]
Butler vs. House Manager
Congratulations, you are recognized personally and professionally as a domestic genius. When it comes to organization, perfection, and attention to detail, you have it all. As you reach that point in your career where you are ready to step into a larger role that will benefit from your skills, the options are endless, however it […]
Butler vs. Yacht Steward
If you are ready to add a butler or interior professional to your estate or home, a great place that the Robert Hanselman Domestic Agency works alongside with for great candidates is the yachting industry. It should come as no surprise that many of our candidates have spent time in the yachting industry as they […]
Hanselman Wins Domestic Estate Management Association Agency of the Year
Atlanta Agency Receives Top Recognition Peers Vote Robert Hanselman Domestic Agency #1 ATLANTA, GA (October 22, 2014) – The Atlanta-based Robert Hanselman Domestic Agency was named nationwide agency of the year for 2014 by the Domestic Estate Managers Association at their annual convention, held this year in Orlando, Florida this month. The Domestic Estate Managers […]