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In the HNW or UHNW private household, the concept of luxury extends beyond material wealth and encompasses a lifestyle requiring meticulous management and personalised attention to detail. At the heart of this, a Family Assistant ensures every facet of the family’s needs is seamlessly managed.

The role is multi-faceted and combines duties of a Personal Assistant, Household Manager and sometimes even a Nanny, depending on the specific needs of the family. The position requires a unique blend of discretion, organisational skills, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the household.

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Summer holidays are a time for relaxation, adventure, and making memories. However for many parents, they also present the challenge of managing work commitments whilst ensuring the children are well-cared for and entertained.

Enter the summer holiday Nanny—a professional who can seamlessly blend into your family’s routine, providing both care and enrichment for your children; but finding the right Nanny can be a daunting process.

The role of a Chief of Staff for a Family Office is multifaceted, involving strategic oversight, operational management, and personal support to allow the family to focus on their priorities whilst ensuring their wealth and interests are well-managed and protected.

Over the past decade, the Office for National Statistics has reported a 20% increase in the number of couples working in domestic roles. In this blog post, we delve into the factors behind this trend, highlighting the evolving socio-economic dynamics and lifestyle preferences amongst high-net-worth-individuals and families in the UK and Europe.

J.P Morgan Private Bank recently surveyed 190 single family office clients, from over 48 global locations, on a wide range of topics from size and functions to investment management and governance, to costs and staffing needs.

The survey explored a broad spectrum of topics, from size and functions, to costs and staffing, investment management and governance; and shed light on the crucial insights into the challenges facing single family offices with an average net worth $1.4B.

Emergencies such as a sudden illness, an accident, or a family crisis occasionally arise – and it’s often during these challenging circumstances, an Emergency or Temporary Nanny may be required to provide support and much-needed relief.

At Cora, we are committed to providing a prompt and professional assistance during these critical times in life. For over a decade, we have set the standards for exceptional private staffing services, facilitating connections between experienced staff and clients across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Hiring temporary or seasonal staff for a summer or weekend property can be a daunting process.

Using a private staffing agency, such as Cora, can help streamline the entire process and ensure you find the most suitable, qualified candidates efficiently.

The role of a Driver or Chauffeur for a high-net-worth individual or family can vary depending on the unique requirements and preferences of the individual or family they are serving.

Their responsibilities often encompass much more responsibility than simply driving a vehicle.

Ever taken a moment to consider the dynamics of your household? It’s a space where different individuals come together, each with their own unique backgrounds and experiences. But here’s the thing: even in this intimate setting, there’s something called unconscious bias that can subtly influence our interactions and decisions.

Unconscious bias refers to those hidden prejudices we hold, often without realising it, based on factors like race, gender, age, or socio-economic status. These biases can impact everything from who gets assigned certain tasks to how we communicate with one another.