Every one in the US knows we’re going through difficult, tough & unique times. If your “seeking” Household/Domestic Staff; how do you find the market, compared to a few years back? Do you come across better qualified
candidates? Are candidates more flexible? Are salary requests higher, lower or about the same? What’s the most obvious difference you’ve noticed?
If your a “Personal Service, Career Proffesional,” what have you noticed?
More jobs available? Are the jobs requiring more responsibilities? Do you notice a change in salaries being offered?
We see as an Agency; the demand for “qualified, trained staff” is still high. Employer’s are being more “cautious.” Background Checking has become more important, but salaries are still good, compared to most other
industries. Suprisingly, we’re finding “job-seekers” not as flexible as we would think with unemployment in the 8-9% range. We’ve always known, true, qualified and experienced Domestic/Houshold Staff has always been
a commodity. We expected asking salaries to go down a bit…they realy haven’t. We thought “job-seekers” would be more flexible with hours, summer travel, taking on additional responsibilities etc. But we’ve seen little of
this. Is it a stubborness? A: ” I was earning 65 k three years ago and I’m going to wait it out, till I get what I think I deserve attitude?” Hard to figure. Could be because the “demand” for Household Staff, despite the financial
problems the country is facing, has noticeably diminished. I guess, as long as the JOBS are still out there, along with the NEED….the “desired staff” which will hopefully meet an Employer’s expectations, will continue to do well.
Any feelings and or comments on the “uniquness” of this Employer/Employee situeation, will be helpful and greatly appreciated.
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Many disappointments with whom I hire! Well trained, experienced “formal staff” are staying put. OMG, would do almost
anything to find a skilled housekeeper-laundress who has worked in a well run, formal household!!!!!!!!!!!!
My husband feels good help is difficult to find, due to high unemployment. Good household staff, rather stay where they
feel secure. Albeit, a bit unhappy.
Dear Anonymous,
Coming from my experiences, every placement is unique. If finding chemistry between employers and employees was a perfect system, then Greenhouse would cease to exist (and we’ve been in business for over 30 years!)
You’re right; good staff stays. But it’s finding those particular people who have the mind-set that want to make whatever home they work in an extension of THEIR home. Money is still a deciding factor, but to the kind of staff you’re looking for (and that we have), they are interested in more than just money in their pocket at the end of the week. They want chemistry and respect as much as you do–staff like this takes pride in their work.
I can guarantee, if you put your faith in us, we will find someone for the long-term.
Best,
Jesse