Merlo Insights
New articles published through the Merlo editorial panel.
How to Hire Private Yacht Crew: A Guide for Owners and Captains
A practical guide to selecting private yacht crew: the cruising programme, verified qualifications, references, onboard teamwork, discretion and clear employment expectations.
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How to Hire Private Household Staff in Monaco
A practical guide for private families hiring household staff in Monaco, from defining the brief and local availability to discretion, languages, references and long-term fit.
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Estate Manager vs House Manager: What Is the Difference?
Estate Manager and House Manager are often used interchangeably, but the scope, seniority and operational responsibility can be very different.
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What Does a Family Office Chief of Staff Do?
A Family Office Chief of Staff can become the principal’s central point of coordination, translating priorities into execution across people, projects and private operations.
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How Much Does Private Household Staff Cost in Switzerland?
A practical framework for budgeting private household staff in Switzerland, including legal wage floors, seniority, location, schedules, travel and total compensation.
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How to Hire a Private Housekeeper: What Private Families Should Look For
Private Housekeepers work at the heart of a residence. Here is how to assess experience, standards, laundry and wardrobe care, discretion, flexibility and long-term compatibility.
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How to Recruit Private Jet Cabin Crew for a UHNW Principal
Recruiting private jet cabin crew requires a balance of aviation safety, discreet service, international flexibility, fine-dining standards and cultural awareness.
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Background Checks for Private Staff: What Should Be Verified Before Hiring?
Private staff work close to a family’s home, routines and confidential information. A structured verification process helps reduce avoidable hiring risk.
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Hiring a Private Nanny: What UHNW Families Should Consider
A private nanny search should consider childcare expertise, educational approach, travel, rota or live-in arrangements, discretion and compatibility with the family.
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How to Hire Private Household Staff: A Guide for Private Families
Hiring for a private residence is different from filling a conventional vacancy. The professional will often work close to the family, its routines, travel patterns, guests and confidential information. The search therefore needs to consider not only experience, but judgement, discretion and compatibility with the way the household actually operates.
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Why Specialist Private Staffing Recruitment Matters
Private staff may have access to a principal’s residence, family routines, travel plans, vehicles, guests and sensitive information. That proximity changes the standard of recruitment required. A strong CV can demonstrate experience, but it cannot by itself establish whether a candidate has the judgement and professional boundaries needed in a private environment.
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Hiring an Estate Manager: What Private Families Should Look For
An Estate Manager is often responsible for much more than property maintenance. In a complex private environment, the role may combine team leadership, budgets, contractors, renovations, security coordination, travel between residences and the day-to-day execution of a principal’s standards. The right hire therefore needs operational depth as well as exceptional judgement.
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