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7 Qualities Every Great Personal Assistant Should Have

NYC personal assistant

Finding and placing quality personal assistants is one of Pavillion Agency’s staffing specialties. A personal assistant is someone who helps an employer manage various details of his or her business or personal life. How does one go about becoming a standout NYC Personal Assistant?

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Educational Activities Infants and Toddlers can do with their Nannies – Rosalie Aguilar

Educational Activities for Infants

Can’t decide which nanny is best suited for your needs? This is the perfect time to reach out to a professional nanny service and speak with one of our professional nanny consultants. We are uniquely qualified to explain the wide range of credentials and experience that our nannies bring to their chosen profession.

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Is the Fair Chance Act Really Fair?

Fair Chance Act NYC

 

A New York City law called the “Fair Chance Act” says employers cannot ask about your criminal record until after offering you a job. The new law went into effect on October 27,

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Private Chauffeur for Halloween in NYC

Private Chauffeur Services

While Halloween is a joyous time in the city where countless families take to the street in celebration, there are, without a doubt inherent issues of public safety to consider.  As a resident of the Upper East Side, I have seen (with much success) many of my neighbors hire additional individuals to help put their family’s security matters at ease.

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Hiring the Perfect Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant Services

How often have you wanted to throw your hands up in the air saying “what do I do first!”. That is the time to consider hiring a Personal Assistant.

There are several key areas of expertise to keep in mind:

  • What are your most urgent needs –
    • organizational skills,
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The New York Caliber Employee

New York City Caliber Employee

Though Pavillion Agency is a household/residential staffing firm headquartered in New York City, we often receive requests from clients outside of the New York Metro area asking for assistance with the hiring process. Clients, both domestic and international, frequently will specify their desire for “New York quality help.” From this statement,

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“You’ve Told Them (Almost) Everything”

Pavillion Blog You've told them Everything

When I call somebody for the first time – let’s say for a possible job – the way I speak tells everything. Within the first ten seconds – no exaggeration – my speech, my tone of voice, and my choice of words reveal a thousand things about who I am – without my knowing it.

Category: Nanny

What to do About The STOP CREDIT DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT?

Credit agreement

On September 3rd, 2015, the New York City STOP CREDIT DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT went into effect. Under this new law, most employers in New York City are prohibited from checking applicants’ credit history to help make employment decisions.

Effective September 3rd,

Category: Household Staffing

An Introduction To The Art Of Household Staffing

An Introduction To The Art Of Household Staffing

Over our long history, we at Pavillion have always strived to be more than a “referral” service. We have taken the basic elements of staffing – taking down job requirements and matching them with candidates’ skills – and raised this “matching” process to the level of art.

Category: Household Staffing