Human Resources Features
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‘I manage 15 other people...’
Nowadays, PAs are often in charge of others, as well as reporting to their own boss. Kate Hilpern talked to four PAs who are bosses in their own right
26 Jul 2011 02:58 PM
Cancer risk of mobiles
Mobile phone use increases the risk of developing cancer, according to new study
25 Jul 2011 02:56 PM
How to... get extras from suppliers
When times are tight, you may not be able to get travel suppliers to budge on price, but they may throw in a few extras if you put business their way, says Catherine Chetwynd
25 Feb 2011 03:05 PM
PA profile: Christel Hansen
From compiling a daily diary for 1,300 staff to having dinner with the passengers, Christel Hansen’s job as PA to the captain of the Queen Mary 2 is as varied as the countries she visits
25 Feb 2011 11:06 AM
Which reward works for you?
Incentive programmes are making a major comeback as a sure-fire way to boost performance in our cash-strapped times. Steve Tooze reports on what’s in it for you
18 Oct 2010 10:35 AM
Married to the boss: Four PA's stories
Living and working together 24/7 wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, but for these four couples their marriages have been the basis for successful professional relationships too
18 Oct 2010 09:47 AM
Is this really in my job description?
Sewing your boss’s trousers. Not exactly the kind of daily duty you’d expect today’s high-flying PAs to be doing. But is there anything they can do about it?
15 Oct 2010 05:22 PM
The myths – and reality – of references
Kate Hilpern opens your eyes to the most common misconceptions about references from past employers and offers advice on how to avoid a damaging appraisal
01 Sep 2010 03:11 PM