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Gollancz Festival 16 October

I am remiss in not mentioning this sooner! I’ll be at the Manchester event of the Gollancz Festival on 16 October. Unlike the London event, which is sold out, there are still some tickets available.

I’m doing two panels:

6.45 – 7.15
Predictions of the future in SF: does reality matter?
Stephen Baxter; Ian McDonald; Justina Robson; Gavin Smith; Tricia Sullivan (mod)

8 – 8.30
Human modification in SF
Stephen Baxter; Ian McDonald; Justina Robson; Gavin Smith (mod); Tricia Sullivan

So, I’m moder...

House of Shattered Wings

The US edition of Aliette de Bodard’sHouse of Shattered Wings just dropped.Both of Aliette’seditions have beautiful covers. Here’s the US one:

I’ve got the UK edition, to read as soon as I finish Court of Fives.

Aliette is an outstanding writer of short science fiction and her long form fantasy is always a breath of fresh air–her first trilogy was an Aztec murder mystery. I’m really looking forward to this new mystery, set in a devastated, magical Paris. Aliette talks about her inspirations...

Am I OK?

I just got an e-mail from a friend saying, effectively, ‘Wow, read your blog–are you OK?’

And then I thought, oops, maybe I’ve been a little bit intense lately, here and there.

So, PSA: I am OK! I am better than OK. I’m doing great.

When I rant online it doesn’t mean I’m sitting at home lining up my automatic weapons.I am a very lucky person and I enjoy all kinds of advantages in life–maybe not money advantages so much right now, but even there I’m not complaining. I consider myself blessed a...

HR Insight - How Can Staffing Help Your Business Scale?

The staffing industry is dynamic and includes key players among them staffing companies and agencies, professional employer organizations, recruiters and headhunters. From providing personnel to work on a short-term basis such as filling in for sick staff or employees who are absent for various reasons, the industry has evolved significantly over time to provide workforce on temporary, contract and full-time permanent basis for many sectors of the economy.

Staffing or temp agencies recruit and screen their employees. After the screening process, which is often accompanied by training in the relevant fields, the employees are then sent to work with the agency’s client. The client need only specify the type of personnel required, the number, rates and the period for which the personnel will be required. It is important to note that under this arrangement, the dispatched personnel remain an employee of the agency, although there are provisions for absorbing persons into a permanent position under the client’s mandate. Employment placement agencies on the other hand take up the process of recruiting, screening and undertaking initial interviews for full-time positions available. The clients approach the agency with a job title and description and a comprehensive outline of qualifications and eligibility requirements for the same. After successful placement of a candidate, the client pays a service fee to the agency, often calculated on the basis of the expected salary of the new employee. Check out this video, representing a staffing company in technology:

Headhunters and agencies providing executive searches work in one of two ways. They may recruit, screen and conduct preliminary interviews with potential candidates for a position and get paid for the short-listing service. Alternatively, the company may enter into an agreement with the client to receive a fee, based on the salary, only in the event that the client company hires the candidate(s) presented. Headhunters are professional consultants, who, before embarking on executive searches make it their responsibility to understand the challenges and potentials of the client. With this information, they are able to profile and find the most suitable candidate for the executive position, who is certain to deliver quality performance and optimize the client’s operations for sustainability, profitability and growth. Talent is the most important element that headhunters look out for and clients recognize and appreciate this with service fees much greater than other staffing arrangements.

With an ever growing economy, there is a consistent demand for a workforce of different degrees of skill from unskilled labor to high-level management personnel. The staffing industry works to effectively link employers across different sectors with potential labor force that best matches their needs.

2016 ASA Staffing Law Conference

April 20–21, 2016

Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center

Metro Washington, DC

Owner and Senior Manager Retreat

Join the Capital Area Staffing Association for its annual Owner and Senior Manager Retreat on Thursday, June 18. The American Staffing Association’s president and chief executive officer, Richard Wahlquist, and other industry experts will provide attendees with up-to-date information regarding the local and national staffing industry. For more information, visit CASA’s website, capitalareastaffingassociation.org. Washington, DC...

2015 Executive Retreat

This year our lineup includes breakout sessions for owners and staff focused on ACA, WC, sales, recruiting and more. All keys for unlocking success for you and your teams in 2015 and beyond. Join these industry experts as they will be providing information you need to know. John Elwood, CSP, chairman, American Staffing Association and...

Search and Placement Section Town Hall Forum

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Conquer MSP/VMS Once and For All!

Join MASA and Jeannine Parise of VMS Accelerators on May 21, 2015. Jeannine’s 2-hour talk will give audience members actionable tactics and strategies to implement proven sales, marketing and delivery protocols to profitably fill MSP/VMS job orders. High volume, low margin does not have to equal low profits! Mt. Laurel, NJ Registration Now

Executive Leadership Conference

Owners, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and Senior Managers—this is your place to be to engage and learn with top presenters and colleagues. It’s the one leadership conference where you are the focus; to find new ideas, inspiration and essential information. The tools of your trade change every year … and you need to adapt and find...