Nancy McIlvaine Placements

Nancy McIlvaine Placements I recruit the staff you need for the lifestyle you desire.I have placed hundreds of Estate Managers, Personal Assistants, Chefs, and Executive Assistants.

Hope you had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. As we head into fall, I'm thinking about current industry trends. Check out...
09/08/2020

Hope you had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. As we head into fall, I'm thinking about current industry trends. Check out a few of my observations in my latest blog...

Stay healthy,
Nancy

My household staffing blog includes Q&As with industry pros and annual benchmarks including salary, hours, and job satisfaction.

Summertime, summertime...Just a few weeks left of this wonderful season. Make the most of these long days and catch up o...
07/29/2019

Summertime, summertime...

Just a few weeks left of this wonderful season. Make the most of these long days and catch up on household projects.

Check out the downloadable infographic in my latest blog...

Managing a high end home is typically a full-time, year-round job. But, things may slow down for your household staff when you travel. That’s why summer is often the perfect time of year for your household manager or personal assistant to address home maintenance projects. I’ve curated a categor...

Check out my latest post re: butler and household manager training...
06/05/2019

Check out my latest post re: butler and household manager training...

What if you wanted to accelerate your career, fine-tune your abilities, or enhance your qualifications? You might find yourself looking into butler or household management school. I got the inside scoop from three academy alumni.

05/06/2019

Grease is The Word! This coming weekend come see Charlotte and many others in a great performance of Grease here in Napa...

Check out my latest blog post...
03/12/2019

Check out my latest blog post...

While it may seem counter-intuitive, setting aside at least 20 minutes each week for a face-to-face meeting with your estate manager or personal assistant will not only save you time (and money!), but it’ll make your life easier.

Check out these useful tips on home automation:
07/19/2018

Check out these useful tips on home automation:

I share tips and experiences from three Estate Managers and two Personal Assistants for using technology in the home. For home professionals, it’s important to stay up-to-date on home automation, and not just when your principal works in tech, because home automation can be both a labor saver and ...

Want tips on how to find gems in this tight market? Read my latest newsletter for some answers and other cool tips...
05/15/2018

Want tips on how to find gems in this tight market? Read my latest newsletter for some answers and other cool tips...

Hi , Tech tools come up often in my conversations, both with Estate Managers and their principals, so this month I'm highlighting tech favorites from three estate managers, just below. Also, I've included 5 of my favorite posts from around the web. I enjoy sharing links like these ...

Here are some tips for creating a harmonious household...
10/19/2017

Here are some tips for creating a harmonious household...

Bridget Hamilton is one of the most resourceful people I know, and she thrives on making things run smoothly in a private home. This is my Q&A with Bridget about her experience with household harmony.

08/29/2017

What are some great, new tools to have in your toolbox when building a solid staff in your private home? Check out my latest blog for some answers...

I've been thinking a lot about harmony and longevity in the household and the best tools for both employers and employees to have in their toolbox. I talk with candidates and clients about this topic weekly. These are hot topics.

04/18/2017

Check out the latest tech tips from three of my favorite Estate Managers...

http://www.nancymcilvaine.com/blog/2017/4/6/three-estate-managers-tech-favorites

Spring has arrived and with that comes rejuvenation and an opportunity to look at how best to run a household. I checked in with three wonderful Estate Managers/Chiefs of Staff to see what tools they have in their current tool box to keep staff and properties humming along.

Fantastic advice from Adam who has interviewed 100s of CEOs...https://www.nytimes.com/guides/business/how-to-hire-the-ri...
02/14/2017

Fantastic advice from Adam who has interviewed 100s of CEOs...
https://www.nytimes.com/guides/business/how-to-hire-the-right-person

Over the course of speaking with almost 500 leaders for my weekly “Corner Office” series, I’ve asked every one of them, “How do you hire?” Their answers are always insightful because after years of interviewing countless job candidates, they’ve learned the best approaches to help them get right to t...

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