In an ideal world, household staff will all get along. But when clashes arise over who left the kitchen a mess or who is getting preferential treatment from the parents, all hell can break loose. Lesley Kring thought she had the perfect nanny gig: A $75,000 salary, generous health benefits and vacation time, even her own pool house on the family’s Rye, N.Y., estate. She had such a close, loving relationship with the four children in her charge that she was often mistaken for their mother. Ms. Kring was excited when she learned the stay-at-home mom she worked for wanted [ Read the rest…]

Greenhouse Agency Interview on “CBS’s The Insider”. The President of Greenhouse Agency Ltd. speaks to “CBS’s The Insider”.

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So you have refined your CV/ resume and made it through the agency screening. The next step is successfully navigating through the interview with the House/Estate Manager/PA. As someone who has hired and trained countless Domestic Staff specializing in Estate and Household Management, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Chefs and Security personnel I can honestly state the top attributes I seek on behalf of any principal are not usually contained in the CV or resume. It is not the University or the degree one possesses. Although these attributes narrow the scope, it’s really if the candidate has the ability to critically think [ Read the rest…]

THE INTERVIEW WITH THE PLACEMENT SPECIALIST IN THIS “JOB SEEKERS GUIDE” So you have done your own research on our agency and decided that Greenhouse is the way to go for your next domestic and household opportunity. You decide that you will visit us as a walk-in. You show up dressed professionally; have all your documents, impressive resume, copy of your certificates, and you fill out our application. The next step is to meet with one of our placement specialists. You patiently wait for the specialist to call your name. You sit with confidence because you know YOU are what [ Read the rest…]

COVER LETTER & RESUME IN THIS “JOB SEEKERS GUIDE” Resumes are what get job seekers called into our agency. Everyone should have one! It is what our clients review before deciding to give you an interview. Take your time with it and make sure you go into detail about your strengths and skill-set. There are many different ways to create a resume, this is our version. Select what is good for you and shows your essence.  (Remember to always have copies of your resume. Do not automatically think because an email was sent it is okay to not show up [ Read the rest…]

Winter can be a more difficult time to keep the kids entertained with cold weather and limited time outdoors. Here are some great ideas to encourage creative play on those snowy days. They involve music, movement, painting, and more; all the components for some magical winter fun! Snow Dancing – For this activity, just bundle up your little ones in their warmest winter gear, put on their favorite funky music, and send them out in the snow to dance. Spinning and twirling in knee-deep snow can actually be great fun!! It is also a good way for children to get [ Read the rest…]

This is part 1 of a series of “2015 Job Seekers Guide” for all Greenhouse Agency candidates and anyone reading this article. STARTING WITH THE AGENCY IN THIS “JOB SEEKERS GUIDE” I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt. However, it can be a bit frustrating when I see people who do not take the initiative to do their best. This is especially important in the “job seeking process.” We can help you, however you have to want help and be willing to put in the work also. As a Household Staffing Agency, we are teammates. We [ Read the rest…]

The management and staff of Greenhouse Agency wish all our clients and candidates a happy holiday season. We thank our clients for trusting us with your household staffing needs, and the hardworking candidates for relying on us to place them in a Job. We look forward to continue working with you in the coming year. [ PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW OUR VIDEO MESSAGE ]

Greenhouse Agency doesn’t want our Nannies to be under gift-giving stress!!! So, we reached out to top Nanny Helen Adeosun for some excellent ideas of what our Nannies could get their employers! Christmas is now less than 10 days away and there’s so much to do. When it comes down to it, most nannies will find that their employers seem to have everything! What gift should a nanny get her employer that is meaningful but won’t mean you break the bank account? In this article, I’ll show you some last minute gifting ideas you can use. As a nanny myself, [ Read the rest…]

Greenhouse Agency cares for all of our domestic and household staffing employees and our clients. We continually look for ways to enhance our knowledge and share what we learn and know with you. Whether you are a Nanny, Housekeeper, Chauffeur, Estate Manager, Butler, Houseman, Chef, Companion, Elderly Caregiver, or a Client the information we share as a domestic unit will be useful for all of us and can be incorporated into our careers. What joy it is to GROW! This Cute Snowman Ornaments is great idea for all our Nannies and childcare providers. It is so easy and fun and [ Read the rest…]

Greenhouse Agency is excited to share a wealth of knowledge pertaining to domestic and household personnel. We feel that sharing ideas, tips, and other invaluable information is key to everyone’s success. We are proud to lift as we climb! Our Guest Blogger this week is Chef Christophe with an amazing stuffed Pork Loin recipe that has my mouth watering!! It’s a great new twist for your holiday party or any dinner that will surely impress. It features his own Provencal Rub that you can purchase from his website. The story of the spice started in 2005 when his son Sebastien [ Read the rest…]