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GREYCOAT RELEASE NEW HOUSEHOLD PLANNER

February 17th 2008. 

The Greycoat Academy HOUSEHOLD PLANNER is THE essential support for all private households, large or small, to record all household contacts, day-to-day activities and future plans for the household.

It provides clear and visible daily communication and planning for both the employer and their staff, with a double page for each day. It is a useful management tool offering visible accountability in terms of messages, menus, contacts, suppliers and visitors plus other essential information that may be required on a daily basis.

Each Planner is A4 in size, lasts for 3 months and is able to start at any time.

It has been successfully trialled, designed and validated by those who work in private service and comes with clear instructions and recommendations for easy use.

The Greycoat Academy Household Planner is available at £23.50* each.

To buy your copy now - call + 44 (0) 20 7233 9950


* includes VAT, postage charged extra.
Cheques, Debit and Credit Cards accepted (except AMEX)

NEW BUTLER SCHOOL TO OPEN IN TORONTO, CANADA IN MAY

February 5th 2008.

For the first time, a permanent school for Butlers and Household Managers is opening in North America. The School is located in Toronto, Canada under the direction of Charles MacPherson

Charles brings over 21 years experience both as Major Domo for one of Canada’s ‘Royal’ families and as the President of Charles MacPherson Associates Inc. which for the past twelve years has offered advisory and consultancy services, placement, residential management software and training to the Luxury Residential market and the Luxury Hospitality market worldwide.

To find out more about the Charles MacPherson Academy click here to read or download a PDF Brochure (4.58Mb)

Or visit the CharlesMacPherson.com web site review page.

More details re the curriculum on our Butler Schools page.

DOMESTIC AGENCY TO OFFER TUITION ASSISTANCE  PROGRAM

December 26, 2007.

Jim Grise Staffing will offer tuition reimbursement to successful applicants of the new Communications Tuition Assistance Program (CTAP). Individual awards will vary, for a total of $1000 to be awarded in 2008. The program will specifically target private service workers who wish to improve their group communication skills, thus enhancing both performance and career.

Agency owner Jim Grise feels that group communication skills are critical for success.

Grise stated, “Households require dedicated cooperation within small groups, and the overall mission is highly dependent on effective communication. This involves knowing both how and why people behave as they do inside of groups.  The hands-on classroom environment provides an excellent safe space to participate, make mistakes, analyze, and practice effective communication within the small group setting.”

CTAP focuses on community colleges that offer Group Discussion classes, and schedules that accommodate working adults.  Community colleges have the added benefit of reasonable tuition, allowing a greater number of applicants to take part in the program.

Applicants will not be required to register as candidates with the agency. Interested applicants may contact Jim Grise directly for more CTAP information and  requirements: jim@jimgrisestaffing.com.

Jim Grise