Human Resources Articles

Opportunity knocks

Cutbacks may have been common in 2009, but with the economy picking up coupled with an ever widening remit, PAs should look forward to a more prosperous New Year

Incentives... Trick or treat?

Finding the right rewards or incentive scheme can be a mixed blessing for PAs. Kate Hilpern finds out what's available and why staff incentives are more important than ever

Age concern

As the UK continues to struggle against the recession, job cuts are surely inevitable. But losing those at the mature end of the career ladder could spell trouble in more ways than one.

Put training on your agenda

Have employers put a stop to training during the recession? Or have they learned from previous downturns that they'll only suffer further down the line if they take such a drastic step?

Why women worry

With all the current doom and gloom, it's easy to become overwhelmed with worry and fear for the future.This is especially the case for women.Female employees, according to new research by bupa, tend to get more worried than male counterparts about the pressures caused by the credit crunch.

Training - we look at the options(2)

We consistantly hear that there is a shortage of senior admin staff with good skills. And good skills leads to higher rewards. It's time then to put in a request for more training. Kate Hilpern studies the options.

The Incompetent Boss

Working for an inept boss can be entirely frustrating but how did they get there in the first place?

Home-Working PAs

Working in the home of a celebrity can be varied, interesting and even exciting but sometimes you have to be prepared for the unexpected.

The Incompetent Boss(2)

Working for an inept boss can be entirely frustrating but how did they get there in the first place? Kate Hilpern investigates.

Personality Traits

Does your boss have poor social skills and sometimes appear aloof? Does he or she have difficulty understanding jokes and take everything literally? It could be a case of undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome, reports Kate Hilpern

Move on up to HR

More and more PAs are taking on HR duties. Is this a positive illustration of how they are becoming increasingly recognised for their wide ranging skills and competencies or it is leaving them overworked and underpaid? Or both? Kate Hilpern reports

Coping with a career setback

A demotion can be harder to deal with than a redundancy. You aren't out of a job, but have to _ nd a way of working in uncertain surroundings with people who might be secretly - or not so secretly - questioning your abilities. A report from Kate Hilpern.

Easing away the stresses and strains

The service of providing counselling for employees' personal problems has been the preserve of big companies but due to its success, large numbers of small businesses are now signing up. Kate Hilpern finds out why.

Too young to be a secretary

The first case relating to age discrimination against younger people was brought before a London Tribunal recently. Kate Hilpern examines the evidence.