About Household Staff Online
In 2003 I wanted to offer the possibility for clients to acquire their household staff without incurring the high commission fees traditionally charged to source suitable candidates.
This was the original idea 5 years ago when I launched the agency. It was then called "At Your Service" and I planned to source staff by "client paid advertising". Unfortunately this was not possible at the time due to several unforeseen problems. I endeavoured to then offer the best possible traditional personal service to clients with extended replacement guarantees and renamed the company Marshall Harber.
Due now to the growth and power of the internet I am now able to realise my original idea whilst still continuing with our now very successful personalised staff introduction service.
Marshall Harber Online now offers screened experienced household staff with 0% commission fees. Clients will now be able to browse our live database of candidates CV's, with a minimum of two years previous experience in a similar role, free of charge. For a small membership fee they will then be able to make direct contact with the candidates that they would like to interview with. Clients will also have the option to have their position advertised on several well-marketed websites to attract even more candidates at no additional charge.
The website is easy to use and simple to navigate so you do not have to be a computer expert to use the service. Once you have made your selection and paid your subscription fee you can send an email or use the text service from our website free of charge Clients will have access to candidates for one month to allow them enough time to source, contact and interview and possibly trial, leading to a successful placement, with the option of extending this time period should you wish to conduct trial periods or require more time in the sourcing process.
There will always be clients who prefer our traditional service where the recruitment process of interviewing, reference checking and candidate selection is carried out by our experienced consultants. Our on-line service is ideal for clients who are happy to make their own selection and arrange their own interviews but still want access to an excellent database of household staff.
Approximate cost to hire a housekeeper on £350npw through a traditional agency: £3,500.00
Same housekeeper sourced online: £250.00.
I wish you success with our new service!
Jo Harber