"As a result of the current recession, PA's are being entrusted with more responsibility as well as the handling of comercially sensitive and confidential information"

28% of PAs are now dealing with more confidential information connected to activities they are being asked to carry out in the recession.

• 60%of PA's have access to information on workforce planning
• 53%of PA's handle information on redundancies
• 55%of PA's hande information on budget cuts
• 59%of PA's handle information on employee salaries

Many PA's across the country are increasingly being asked to assist with a number of HR related activities to support their organisation through this difficult period.  Businesses are recognising the valuable contribution that secretaries and personal assistants can make and are trusting their secretarial and administrative staff with commercially sensitive and confidential information.  The study has found that PA's are taking this responsibility seriously and remain motivated in times of crisis.


 

What Prestige Employment Solutions Ltd say?

"Here at Prestige Employment Solutions Ltd, we can support this recent study. Since September 2007, we have been working with many PA's in finding them their next career and in more recent times, supporting them in their role as PA with HR support and Advice", Lorraine Rooney, director responded.

Emma Marmion, fellow director added that "even before the "Recession" was announced, many organisations were passing the HR responsibility to their management team and their PA's; some owners and managers were actually carrying out the HR role personally.  Particularly in light of the current economic environment, many businesses are now depending on their management team even moreso to carry out the HR duties - many of whom have little or no experience or knowledge in this field!  and this can put businesses in a very vulnerable and costly position, especially if the correct processes and procedures are not followed"




Prestige Have the Solution!


HR Outsourcing Service
Prestige Employment Solutions Ltd offer a HR Outsourcing Service to our clients.
This allows businesses access to HR Expertise as and when they need it.

We offer a flexible and personal service:
 - Our consultants can work from your office, acting as your HR Manager

We work with you hand in hand: 
 - Providing solutions that best suit your business and most importantly within your budget

We work with your existing staff and management;
 - ensuring that the correct processes and procedures are adhered to
 - training your staff on the procedures, giving them the confidence to carry them out in the future

Click here for more information on our HR Service


Free HR Health CheckIf you are concerned about any aspect of HR/ Personnel or Recruitment, and want to check if your business has the correct processes in place, 
Prestige Employment Solutions Ltd offer a Free HR Health Check.  

Within 5 working days, we will provide you with a detailed Report; giving you an overview of where you are at and what processes need to be amended.

Click here to Take the HR Health Check


Contact Us
Should you wish to speak with someone personally regarding HR Support and Advice, please contact our consultants on 

Newry  028 30252107
Belfast 028 95810181
Dublin 00353 1 442 9987

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