Household Staffing Guide for Private Employers: How to Find, Hire, Manage and Retain Domestic Employees and Estate Staff for Your Home

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO DOMESTIC STAFFING FOR HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYERS (2ND, 2026 EDITION)Hiring household staff isn't just about filling a role. It's about finding, choosing and retaining employees who remain committed, consistent and dependable over time. Since founding Hamptons Employment Agency, Inc. in 2011, Aleksandra Kardwell has built one of the most trusted estate staffing agencies serving high-net-worth households across the New York Metro Area as well as nationally. Her agency has placed hundreds of employees-including estate managers, chefs, housekeepers and chauffeurs-helping families create reliable, well-managed staffing structures that reduce turnover and strengthen continuity. In How to Find, Hire and Keep the Right Domestic Professionals, Aleksandra shares proven hiring strategies, industry insights and field-tested expertise to help readers attract high-quality candidates, evaluate them effectively and foster sustainable working relationships.Aleksandra's guide explores key realities of household staffing, including what drives retention, why turnover happens and how communication influences staff longevity. It offers insight into hiring across a range of domestic roles, helping employers make more informed decisions in today's competitive staffing landscape.Most household employers struggle not with finding candidates, but with finding the right ones and keeping them. This book addresses that gap directly, offering expert guidance on avoiding turnover, improving hiring decisions and creating more stable staffing systems. Each chapter provides actionable strategies, from writing precise job descriptions and conducting interviews to checking references and making final decisions.By the end of the book, readers will have a clear foundation for hiring and retaining domestic staff with confidence. The focus is not just on filling roles, but on building lasting staffing success that strengthens the household. Instead of restarting the hiring process, readers learn how to cultivate long-term relationships with staff who understand their home, expectations and routines.Whether you're hiring your first employee or managing an established estate team, this book is a trusted resource for creating a more organized, efficient and well-run home.How to Find, Hire and Keep the Right Domestic Professionals is more than a guide-it's a practical roadmap to better hiring decisions, employee retention and long-term stability. If you've struggled with turnover, inconsistent help or uncertainty, this book offers a clear, proven path forward.If you're ready to move past hiring frustration, make this your go-to guide for household staffing solutions. Read more