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Top 10 Housekeeping Tips From An Executive Housekeeper

A clean home isn’t just a matter of aesthetic; it’s a cornerstone of a healthy and happy life. The environment we live in greatly influences our mood, productivity, and overall well-being, which is why we bring you insider housekeeping tips directly from the source. Margaret Hilferd, an Executive Housekeeper to a private residence in Georgetown with a 25+ year career in housekeeping and housekeeping management, is here to share her top tips that won’t just make your home look great, but will create a space that nurtures and supports your whole family. From efficient cleaning methods to clever organizational hacks, these tips are designed to make your life easier and your home more enjoyable. So,

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Deciding Between A Live-In Or A Live-Out Housekeeper

If you’re looking for a housekeeper to help you keep your home clean, organized, and comfortable, you may be wondering whether to hire a live-in or a live-out housekeeper. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages that depend on your needs, personality, lifestyle and budget. We’ll help you compare between these different types of housekeepers and give you some tips on how to make the best decision for your home. Live-in housekeepers live on your property, either in a separate suite, floor, wing, or residence. They are available full-time to take care of all aspects of your home management, such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, maintenance, gardening, errands, administration, and more. They are also flexible to

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What To Look For When Hiring A Professional Housekeeper

Hiring a trained, professional housekeeper will bring an elevated level of quality attention to your decor, furniture, possessions and a high level of care for your home. Old State Staffing can help you when hiring a housekeeper while keeping your considerations in mind. Will you require a live-In Housekeeper or a full-time Housekeeper? While a full-time Housekeeper will go to their own home after work, a live-in Housekeeper room and board is part of the salary package. The benefits of a live-in Housekeeper include the security of having someone occupying the home all day, on-site when you need them. Communicate your expectations to the agency with a checklist prioritizing your specific needs. Do you have

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The world is spinning faster every day.

Employment has changed drastically the past few years—how we work, the type of work we do, and even where we work. Yet, while the world adapts, solutions for hiring private staff seem to be stuck in the past.

 

At Old State Staffing, we believe the status quo is not enough, and that those who decide now is the time to settle will be left behind. In the face of great change, tinkering around the edges simply won’t do. Since Day 1, our approach has been built on four key principles:

1. Developing A Quality Product

We’ve built Old State Staffing from the ground up, implementing the same cutting-edge recruiting tools used by the nation’s largest family offices. Historically inaccessible to smaller clients, these tools improve the tracking and management of talent, utilize machine learning for smarter searches, and intuitively compare compensation and qualification benchmarks both regionally and nationally. This allows us to find and match families with the best candidates quicker and more efficiently than ever before.

2. Building A Great Team

We knew from the start that our team would be our greatest differentiator. That’s because our agency is composed entirely of family office professionals who know what exceptional candidates look like; because we’ve applied to, managed, and hired for each of those positions ourselves.

3. Creating Meaningful Relationships

Building and maintaining relationships is important today, more than ever before. We place immense value on our relationships, not just with our clients, but our candidates, and the community at large. We spent our “pandemic years” building partnerships with local universities, to open the doors of private staffing to recent college graduates in the most educated metropolitan area in the world.

4. Refusing To Settle

Change is inevitable, yet private staffing has historically lagged in both hiring and employment standards. We’ve always been disruptors, first to adopt AI and machine learning—ensuring smarter, faster, more accurate matches for our clients.


We know that choosing an agency is a personal decision, and we’re honored for the time you have spent considering us as a partner in your search. If you haven’t spoken to us yet, let me be the first to say that we can’t wait to introduce you to our contacts, to guide you through the hiring process, and to introduce you to the perfect candidate. We know the stakes are high, but so are the rewards. With Old State Staffing you’ll be empowered to make informed, meaningful hiring decisions, so you can continue to thrive in a world that’s spinning faster every day.

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