Tensions Rise for Directors' Key Assistants ; Birmingham Post 2007 Pa of the Year

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In uncertain times, an Executive PA's role can fluctuate from diplomatic counsellor to pit bull in a matter of seconds as staff become increasingly nervous about their future and seek reassurance or confidential information.

The credit crunch has certainly taken its toll on employee confidence, heightened by the recent takeover of HBOS by Lloyds TSB, sparking fears of between 20,000 and 40,000 job losses over the next three years.

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Tensions Rise for Directors' Key Assistants ; Birmingham Post 2007 Pa of the Year

According to Nicola Turner who runs her own HR consultancy called B'spoke HR, who is a former Executive PA, while the impact of the credit crunch may not appear to be af...

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