Written by Asma Alahiane & Alisha Perrigoue
Weekdays are wrought with busy scheduling from school drop-offs to business meetings to grocery shopping; it is hard to fit in even a 30 minute workout. We all have good intentions to be as productive as possible,
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As the weather begins to cool, one is reminded (willing or unwillingly) of the upcoming holidays. And, popular websites such as Pinterest remind us that it is not only time to start thinking about holiday shopping but New Year’s Resolutions. So, what is, according to the latest Nielsen Report, the top two resolutions this year?
As the holidays quickly approach, so does the hustle and bustle of entertaining (and being entertained). If you require experienced household staffing such as a polished Holiday Butler, a Private Chef for your parties, or a safe ride all season long with a knowledgeable Private Chauffeur, Pavillion Agency can help.
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? Here are some of the most important qualities that employers and a personal assistant agency will look for in potential applicants:
Proactive approach: Employers don’t want to hold their assistant’s hand.
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, 2015.
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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:
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,
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, 2015; employers cannot run a credit check on a job applicant or current employee (with very few exemptions).
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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. Being “The Leader in the Field of Personal Service” is more than just a slogan – it reflects our devotion to always doing the very best we can for our clients and applicants alike.
Pavillion is an equal opportunity employment agency and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability status, marital status, or sexual orientation. Pavillion staff may not ask job applicants questions about their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability status, marital status, or sexual orientation. Complaints of discrimination may be brought to the attention of the New York State Attorney General's Office, Civil Rights Bureau, 120 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10271.
