Crimmins Staffing Blog
Believe in Spring
It’s been a strange winter, hasn’t it? Extreme weather has blurred the lines so much that sometimes it was hard to recognize winter. But in the fields and on the beaches of the Hamptons, a new season is already beginning to assert itself. We are on the brink of...
Hiring Domestic Help? Stay Engaged!
So, you have decided to hire domestic help, and you have secured a staffing agency to lead a search. Great! Next, you spoke with the recruiter, described your needs, and agreed on a job description. Wonderful! Now that you’ve taken those steps, you have turned your...
The Art of Gift Giving This Holiday Season
As the holiday season swings into high gear, we wanted to get cozy with two incredible housekeepers we've had the privilege of placing in homes here in the Tri-State area. These two women are the unsung heroes making sure your living spaces sparkle with joy, and we...
For December…Try a Little Hygge
The Southampton Holiday Parade was more dazzling than ever this year, with its dancing angels and glittering fire trucks. But even Santa might secretly wish sometimes for a bit of quiet at the holidays. Most living things naturally slow down during the winter,...
Behind the Gates of a Private World for Only the Wealthiest New Yorkers
(As published in the NY Times – 11/12/23) Although everyday life has become increasingly unaffordable for almost everyone, a new class of private, members-only and concierge services is emerging. It’s a great time to be rich in New York City. Everyday life is...
Managing Staff Duties Over the Holidays
It’s here! Daylight Savings has arrived, which means we are a hop, skip and jump to the holidays. Time to deal with the annual puzzle of seasonal staff scheduling, It’s a given that many people in private service will likely be called upon to work during certain...
The Importance of Good Chemistry When Staffing Your Home
Who would work well in your home? Someone quiet, someone fun and outgoing, someone invisible? Think about when you go to a restaurant. Do you want the loudmouth waiter who practically sits in your booth or François at a French restaurant who delivers a clean fork when...
Help, My House Is a Mess!
A clean house is a happy house. I have three kids, two dogs, and chaos – and the one thing my wife looks forward to most each Saturday (right after our Housekeeper comes and works her magic) is a clean, organized, and fresh home. Why is it that we love a clean...
Preparations for the Adventure Ahead
With my daughter Elyse starting her senior year of college, my thoughts are returning to the day we moved her in as a freshman. It was an exciting time for sure, filled with anticipation, expectation, anxiety and lots of lists to follow in preparation for this new...
How to Retain Your Valued Staff
It’s always a very difficult time when staff leave the home. While these departures are often unavoidable, it's better to be proactive to help prevent something like this from ever occurring. The top reason for staff leaving a job is not due to salary requirements or...