Hiring a Personal Assistant or House Manager in Chicago (and beyond)
Pennyworth proudly serves families across the entire United States, from the sun-soaked shores of California to the iconic New York island. We cater to many major regions, with a special focus on two dynamic hubs—Silicon Valley to Wall Street—ensuring we connect exceptional individuals with our valued clients, regardless of where they are located. With a dedicated presence in the heart of the Chicagoland area, spanning from vibrant Chicago to charming Lake Forest, Glencoe, Hillsdale, Deerfield, Winnekta, and Wilmette, we bring our expertise to your doorstep. Whether your family seeks assistance within the household, at the bustling office, or in the virtual realm, we've got you covered. And for those with multiple residences throughout the country or the world, our services extend seamlessly to ensure you have the right support, wherever you are.
10 Ways to Empower Employees
An organization's culture of innovation, productivity, and collaboration depends heavily on employee empowerment. Employees who feel empowered are more likely to take ownership of their work, contribute innovative ideas, and produce outstanding results. A great motivator is trust and encouragement. As Steve Job said, “It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” In this post, we will explore the top 10 tips to empower your employees and create an environment where great work and great ideas flourish.
10 Things to Avoid - Interviewing 101
You can increase your chances of success by preparing for job interviews and knowing what to avoid. As a part of this blog post, we'll discuss ten things you should never do before, during, or after an interview. Avoiding these pitfalls will help you make the best impression on your potential employer and present yourself in the best possible light.
Tips to Prepare for a Great Interview
Interviewing can be an exciting (and nerve-wracking) time. We are here to help with some tips for success!
Being the Messenger: How to Deliver Difficult News
Being an EA means lots of things, a lot of the time. We are organizers, planners, project managers, schedulers, fixers, gatekeepers, and inevitably, the messenger (and we all know how that goes). It’s inevitable that you will have to be the bearer of bad news at some point, or many points. And, well it’s never fun. There are ways to minimize hard feelings and any lasting negative impact when you deliver bad news.