
Ms. Laurence featured in DataBird Business Journal for their "Executive Spotlight" Februar
Ms. Laurence was pleased to be featured in DataBird Business Journal for their "Executive Spotlight" February 2019. DataBird identifies and connects industry experts around the world for innovation and conversations in key business areas. 34,000 people receive the DataBird newsletter weekly and keep up on the latest technology trends, research and interviews. As a technology company, DataBird connects decision makers to a dynamic network of industry experts – accurately deliv

Peacocks on the Property- When Estate Managers Have to Manage Exotic Pets
To say that the world of estate management is anything but ordinary is an understatement! The sights, sounds, and exotic and expensive things EM's are ask to curate on behalf of their owners is astounding and limited only to legality, the imagination of their employer, and of course the owner's budget and desire. Estate Managers are often asked to take on tasks which would baffle someone in another industry, and yet they take up the helm of these tasks with grace and gusto! T

Series-"When a Household Employee is Holding You Hostage" 2 of 4: Power with Relationships
We are continuing with our series of toxic employees that you may feel are taking advantage of you, or even feel you are being held "hostage by" and cannot terminate. Exploring some of the scenarios where this might take place is not exhaustive, but by providing an overview hopefully, you can recognize the signs that its time to let an employee go and take action accordingly. In this next example, we have a senior administrative member of the staff (most likely an estate mana