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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

Women in debt find solace in free advice service

Website set up by two female directors previously employed by a leading debt advice and debt solutions company
08 Mar 2011 05:31 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

How do PAs cope with working for more than one boss?

Research shows that over half of PAs now work for four or more people. How do PAs cope with this juggling act? Kate Hilpern finds out
25 Feb 2011 10:32 AM

Dealing with the BMW effect in the workplace

Bitching, moaning and whining is becoming more and more common in British workplaces
24 Nov 2010 03:40 PM

Employees with breast cancer protected in law

Disability Discrimination Act means employers have a legal obligation to help you at work
21 Oct 2010 04:40 PM

Tories let temporary workers keep perks

Government backtracks on plans to change Agency Workers Regulations due to 'unique' agreement between TUC and CBI
21 Oct 2010 10:24 AM

Asking the boss to battle arthritis

Royal Mail and BT give backing to charity Arthritis Care's campaign to raise awareness of condition
18 Oct 2010 12:57 PM

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

Joining the dots of company healthcare

New reports claims employers need to take a holistic approach to looking after staff
15 Oct 2010 05:06 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

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