by Philippa Smith | Jun 17, 2026 | Employers, Internal News, Jobseekers
Building a Private Island Team: Four Months, Five Countries and One Extraordinary Project Building a Private Island Team: Four Months, Five Countries and One Extraordinary Project Over the past four months, Silver Swan Recruitment has been leading one of the...
by Philippa Smith | Mar 2, 2026 | Jobseekers
Superyacht Careers: What It Really Takes to Work in Luxury at Sea As the Mediterranean season approaches, interest in superyacht careers traditionally rises, with many hospitality professionals exploring opportunities to work at sea. While the lifestyle is often...
by Philippa Smith | Jan 28, 2026 | Internal News
Silver Swan in Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Community, Connections and Conversations Last week, Philippa & Anita travelled to the UAE for a busy and rewarding few days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, combining community events, candidate meetings and time spent strengthening...
by Philippa Smith | Dec 10, 2025 | Jobseekers
Temporary Staffing Is Surging: What Candidates Need to Know in Today’s Market Over the past year, we’ve seen a notable rise in temporary and short-term placements across private households — from travelling private chefs to seasonal nannies and interim house managers....
by Philippa Smith | Nov 18, 2025 | Employers
Understanding Staff Retention in Private Households: Why Great Talent Stays, or Leaves In the world of private households, discretion, loyalty, and consistency are everything. A strong, long-term staff team isn’t just a convenience, it’s the foundation of a smoothly...
