1st April 2006, 03:46 PM
Interesting thread. I have always thought that an archaeological job agency is long overdue. The logistics of such an operation needs considerable thought, really it needs to be run somewhat on the lines of a francise operation, like 'Driver Hire'.
Dr Petes comments are slightly confusing. In earlier messages he is totally in support of the operation, stating that he would be interested in using such a service. Now, he is coming out with statements questioning 'archpeople'. He is now proclaiming the virtues of BAJR CV page. Supported by comments by David - is this a double act?
He asks the following questions:
As employers
1. When will she actually be trading - ever company has to start somewhere
2. What does it cost - ring/email her and ask for a price list.
3. What is the service that is being offerred - I guess archaeological staff
4. What garantuees to we have - like any agency if you get a bad service you don't use them again. She will probably have insurance - ask her
5. What are the terms of business. Again ask her?
6. Who she is. - slightly irrelevant - she is a businessperson setting up a business.
For employees.
They will want to know:
1. Pay and conditions - ask archpeople, I am sure they will tell you
2. Length of employment - like any agency, no guarentee of employment is made
3. Where they will be working - like any agency offers of work can be made, the staff don't have to accept
4. What the training will be - ask her, agencys don't have to provide training, it generally is the responibilty of the worker to train themselves (try working for a agency for a couple of weeks it might well open your eyes)
The majority of these question also apply to BAJR's CV page. So can we have some answers.
Archaeology is a small world, but lets not operate a closed shop. Natalie is taking a risk in setting up a business. She will have to find the cashflow (I sure she realises this). If her staff fail to perform then the business will quickly fail. But hey, lets be supportive and congratulate someone trying a new venture, unless you are course are considering a similar project and want to eliminate the competition?
Not meant to be hostile, but there are questions to be asked to offer a balanced discussion
Dr Petes comments are slightly confusing. In earlier messages he is totally in support of the operation, stating that he would be interested in using such a service. Now, he is coming out with statements questioning 'archpeople'. He is now proclaiming the virtues of BAJR CV page. Supported by comments by David - is this a double act?
He asks the following questions:
As employers
1. When will she actually be trading - ever company has to start somewhere
2. What does it cost - ring/email her and ask for a price list.
3. What is the service that is being offerred - I guess archaeological staff
4. What garantuees to we have - like any agency if you get a bad service you don't use them again. She will probably have insurance - ask her
5. What are the terms of business. Again ask her?
6. Who she is. - slightly irrelevant - she is a businessperson setting up a business.
For employees.
They will want to know:
1. Pay and conditions - ask archpeople, I am sure they will tell you
2. Length of employment - like any agency, no guarentee of employment is made
3. Where they will be working - like any agency offers of work can be made, the staff don't have to accept
4. What the training will be - ask her, agencys don't have to provide training, it generally is the responibilty of the worker to train themselves (try working for a agency for a couple of weeks it might well open your eyes)
The majority of these question also apply to BAJR's CV page. So can we have some answers.
Archaeology is a small world, but lets not operate a closed shop. Natalie is taking a risk in setting up a business. She will have to find the cashflow (I sure she realises this). If her staff fail to perform then the business will quickly fail. But hey, lets be supportive and congratulate someone trying a new venture, unless you are course are considering a similar project and want to eliminate the competition?
Not meant to be hostile, but there are questions to be asked to offer a balanced discussion