NovelEnglishChapter 227 Janice had spent much of the day overseeing interviews at Prosper Stitch Group, and her brows were deeply furrowed.
The interview room was expansive, lined with rows of crochet workstations. Each candidate was required to complete a design on the spot to demonstrate their craftsmanship.
Despite over a hundred applicants, only four or five met Janice's rigorous standards.
Most simply lacked the precision and artistry required for the intricate designs of One in a Million Collective.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJanice knew she couldn't allocate all her top seamstresses to the Historical Artifacts Conservancy project as Prosper Stitch Group still had to operate at full capacity.
That evening, she made a decisive call.
A structured training program would be implemented for all new hires, ensuring only those who successfully completed the training would be officially employed.
Later, Imogen met with her to discuss the details.
"Ms. Smith, if we require training before employment, the seamstresses will want to know if they'll be compensated. Greenfield City's job market is highly competitive. Onley Group hasn't made their move yet, but when they do, they'll be aggressive about recruiting talent." After a brief pause, Janice handed over a document. "I've drafted a proposal. Take it to the finance department tomorrow and see if senior management approves." Imogen skimmed through the details and hesitated. "Food and accommodation covered during training? That's quite a-" "Training is an investment in Prosper Stitch Group's future," Janice interjected. "We'll offer short-term contracts for the training period. If they pass, the contract is voided, and they're immediately hired. If they don't, they're free to explore other opportunities.
"There's no fixed training duration either. If someone is exceptionally skilled and learns quickly, they could be onboarded in as little as a week." Recognizing the strategy, Imogen nodded. The next morning, she promptly submitted the proposal to the finance department for approval.
The senior executives immediately turned their attention to Edward, waiting for his response.
Since the proposal cfrom Janice, they needed to gauge his stance first.
Edward scanned the document briefly before giving a single instruction, "Make space for the training." Providing food and lodging wasn't an issue. Prosper Stitch Group already owned a residential complex behind the headquarters, primarily used as employee dormitories. It was convenient and readily available.
That evening, during a video call with Jacob, Janice casually mentioned the training program.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Why not go a step further and establish a dedicated crochet training institute? You could train seamstresses from scratch and place them directly into Prosper Stitch Group. Even if they don't end up working for you, it'll strengthen your talent pipeline. Once your institute gains credibility, you'll never struggle to find skilled seamstresses again," Jacob remarked.
Janice was so absorbed in thought that she didn't notice someone standing in the doorway.
"That's actually a great idea." Startled, she turned around. "When did you get home?" Edward stood there, coat in hand. "Just now. You two keep talking. I'm going to take a quick shower." Meanwhile, the housekeeper had already prepared dinner, keeping it warm in the kitchen.
By the tEdward finished his shower, he went straight to the study. Janice and Jacob were still deep in conversation. Glancing at the video call, Edward remarked, "That's a pretty solid idea." Jacob grinned. "Good evening, Mr. Moore." Edward turned to Janice. "What do you think?" Janice sighed. "I just don't have the tfor it right now."
"Then delegate," Edward suggested. "Find someone capable and trustworthy to even rotate it. You could Stitch Group's crochet supervisors as instructors. If you're serious about this, there's a three-story storefront right next to our office." Janice's eyebrows lifted. "You know about that?" "It belongs to Matilda. She has never rented it out, so it's just been sitting there."
Commercial spaces near Prosper Stitch Group were prreal estate, and most businesses couldn't afford the lease. With both Edward and Jacob pushing the idea, Janice's mind started turning.
A dedicated crochet training institute wouldn't just ensure a steady flow of skilled met
seamstresses-it would also keep existing employees motivated) If they underperformed, replacements would always be available. Still, another idea was forming in her mind-one she wasn't quite ready to voice yet.
"Tomorrow's Saturday, and I don't have much planned. I'll go check out the property then."
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