The Great Debate: Hybrid Roles

All Talks Career HYBRID ROLES Roles and Responsibilities

You’ve seen the ads: “HOUSEHOLD MANAGER / VALET / PERSONAL ASSISTANT WHO CAN COOK AND HAS EXPERIENCE WITH MACROS” (*this was a part-time job). These ‘hybrid roles’ have become increasingly more prevalent in recent years. Our panel discusses the pros and cons of hybrid roles, which roles can / shouldn’t be combined and if the roles are sustainable, among other points.

Joanie Veage, a House Manager / Butler is all for hybrid roles
Gregory Taylor, an Estate Manager and Chief of Staff takes on the opposing points
Clara Molina, a contract Estate Manager sees benefits and burdens on both sides
Philippa Smith, of Silver Swan Recruitment represents the agency perspective
Kristin Twiford, host of the Easemakers and Make Yourself at Home podcasts is our moderator

Speaker

Kristin Twiford

Director of Content and Brand, Easemakers and Nines

Joanie Veage

Household Manager-Butler

Jennifer Vaughan

Estate Staffing Director, Domestic | Match and Private Chef | Match

Gregory Taylor

Estate Manager, Chief of Staff

Clara Molina

Private Estate / House Manager

21 Jan Domestic | Match Stage

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Virtual

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Christopher Milu

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Marta Perrone

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Virtual

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