Crimmins Staffing Blog
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...
Heart of the Hamptons’ 2nd Annual Moonlit Plunge on Tuesday, August 1st (7-10pm)
Crimmins Staffing's sister office, Meadow Lane Private Staffing, is proud to sponsor Heart of the Hamptons' 2nd Annual Moonlit Plunge on Tuesday, August 1st (7-10pm) at Coopers Beach in Southampton. All proceeds will benefit Heart of the Hamptons' year-round food...
Summertime Strategies for Candidates to Get Ahead This Fall
Welcome to the beginning of the dog days of summer. In the world of residential staffing, July and August can be slower months, which means it’s a great time for candidates to begin getting ready for September. Typically, September starts a new active time period and...
Summer is Here! GOT CHECKLISTS?
Decades spent in private service have only reinforced my slavish devotion to checklists. They function so beautifully, on so many levels, that I must take this moment to sing their praises. Thanks to a little thing called Systemic complexity, scientists tell us we...
Work Well and Build Credibility
According to a recent Gallup poll, the average U.S. worker expects to work until they are at least 66 years old. For round number sake that means most workers will work for 40 years. Using an average of 2,000 work hours per year, people will average 80,000 hours of...
The Art of Planning Ahead for Seasonal Staffing
As the calendar hits May and we march towards Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer, thoughts are beginning to turn to long weekends or extended stays in places like the Hamptons, Nantucket, and Saratoga Springs. What about staffing support for these...
Why Change Is Not Always a Good Thing in Residential Staffing
Based on my personal experience in this industry, residential staffing has certainly evolved over the past 10 years. With the introduction of Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Craigslist, the prevalence of email, and the launch of many new, more automated staffing agencies,...
“Slow and Steady Wins the Race”: Good Advice for Job Candidates
A marathoner sets out to run 26 miles. A candidate sets out to find a new job. Both are very similar. The process of finding a job is much like that of a runner training for a marathon. It's true that a candidate can sometimes land their ideal job quickly, but most...
What to Consider Before Hiring Your Next Candidate
When you're looking to hire your next household employee, the first step is to secure a clear vision for your home. This is essential before you start the hiring process. For your household to run efficiently and effectively, any employee you appoint has to fit with...