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The Washington Post: After Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood assistants urged to break culture of silence
10/19/17, 7:00 PM
This Washington Post article features Rachel Zaslansky Sheer, co-founder of The Grapevine, weighing in on Hollywood’s assistant culture after the Harvey Weinstein allegations. Her comments position The Grapevine as a trusted staffing authority advocating for safer, more transparent workplaces where candidates are empowered to speak up.
This Washington Post article examines how the Harvey Weinstein scandal prompted Hollywood assistants, agencies and staffing experts to confront the industry’s long-standing culture of silence. Rachel Zaslansky Sheer, co-founder of The Grapevine, is quoted urging candidates to trust their instincts, speak up when something feels wrong and place personal safety above discretion. Her perspective highlights The Grapevine’s role not just as a staffing firm, but as an advocate for the people it places in high-profile homes, offices and entertainment environments. The article reinforces the agency’s credibility in navigating sensitive assistant and household staffing roles where trust, professionalism and judgment are essential.
To learn more, read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/10/19/after-harvey-weinstein-hollywood-assistants-urged-to-break-culture-of-silence/?noredirect=on