Gossip is rampant in most workplaces. Sometimes, it seems as if people have nothing better to do than gossip about each other. They talk about the company, their coworkers, and their managers. They frequently take a partial truth and turn it into a whole speculative truth. TO KEEP READING CLICK THE LINK https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-manage-gossip-at-work-1918782

Housekeepers, nannies, and caregivers have long been excluded from federal labor laws. They aren’t entitled to overtime pay or a minimum wage. They can’t get workers compensation if they’re injured on the job, or unemployment benefits if they’re fired. Heck, it’s essentially legal for employers to sexually harass them in most states. After workers urged Congress to change their second-class status, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced companion bills on Monday to give domestic workers basic labor rights. The legislation, known as the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act, would essentially amend federal labor laws to [ Read the rest…]

Greenhouse Agency Ltd. It’s 10 or so years since NYC passed The Domestic/Household Bill of Rights. Essentially, this bill made Domestic Workers Non-Exempt workers. The Department of Labor considers All Workers as non-exempt. From the CEO, to Assistants, to Delivery Drivers, to Cooks, to Nurses and yes Domestic/Household Workers too. All non-exempt workers have the same rights. This includes O/T, minimum wage, Benefits, Vacation, Family Leave and more. Running a Domestic/Household Staffing Firm for 35+ years, I have to say the NYC Domestic Workers Bill is doing what it was meant to do. It has absolutely changed the many unfair [ Read the rest…]

  Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. And is also well know between families and the benefits it brings. Between work, school, meals, soccer practice, laundry, dance class, birthday parties and an endless list of other activities, it’s no wonder you’re feeling like the family’s a little disconnected. Each person is going in a different direction, and [ Read the rest…]

The positive role models and the real men. The world Appreciates you!!! “A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light who Lovingly show us the way”

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy

To all the MOTHERS out there whether you are a Past, Present or Soon to be Moms. May your day be filled with love, joy and laughter…

Martin Greenhouse, the Founder of Greenhouse Agency, was a pioneer in the Domestic and House Hold Staffing Industry. For more than 40 years he helped thousands to find work. For the so many he… https://www.greenhousestaffing.com/content/tribute/

  Don’t you often wonder what life is like for those who work with celebrities? Being around all the glamour without the liability? It sounds nice but little do we know how strange life can be for those employed under celebrities. Often times these domestic workers find themselves fielding some unusual requests.   Kimberly Love over at Moms.com wrote a detailed list of some rather bizarre requests celebrity nannies have had to fulfill on the job. Here’s part 2 of that list!   12. KATE GOSSELIN WANTS NANNIES TO TEND TO THE CHICKENS You would think that tending the chickens [ Read the rest…]