by | Jun 29, 2026 | Employers, Jobseekers
The role of a Family Assistant has become increasingly popular in private households across the USA, particularly among busy families who need flexible, highly capable support that falls somewhere between a nanny, a personal assistant, and a house manager. It is a...
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 | 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...
by Philippa Smith | Oct 27, 2025 | Employers, Jobseekers
Global Paternity Leave in Private Staffing: Where Do Men Stand? In the exclusive world of private staffing, where discretion, dedication, and long hours are the norm, conversations around paternity leave are only just beginning to catch up with evolving workplace...
by Philippa Smith | Sep 1, 2025 | Employers, Jobseekers
As the last of the summer sunshine fades and August draws to a close, the luxury private staffing world begins its annual seasonal pivot. The lively buzz of sun-drenched villas, yacht decks, and garden parties gives way to the serene yet demanding world of alpine...
by Philippa Smith | Jun 23, 2025 | Employers
In the world of recruitment, not all agencies are created equal — and nowhere is this more true than in the luxury sector. Whether you’re looking for a private chef for a super yacht, a live-in house manager for a London estate, or a nanny for a high-profile...
