Signature on the bottom line, hard-copy plan in triplicate, and at least one business lunch before the end of the first month if he signs on with us. I don't know who's worrying more, you or me!
Next door has just the right contract for him, I'm told, and he starts tomorrow. While he's getting the details, I'll have his things packed up and taken over in the afternoon. Only natural if you're switching sides, so on, so on, so forth. Won't look at all like he's being sent away. The new crop's still finding their feet, but I think the Malaysian girl you hired on the other week, Delima, might suit. I'll keep an eye on her, and Ewan too. You should have the final say on this one, though.
Hopefully the coffee gods will be kind, and keep you supplied. I don't envy you that visit. Not a bit.
I'll make an appointment for him for next week, if his papers are in order. Antonio's on holiday, but I could send him to Marc?
I think if I assign some of the lighter things to one or two of the best of the new-hires, like following up with the new Prague client, it'd be helpful. Do you get a rush right before the winter hols? If so, I might need to think seriously about saying "yes," but if not, then it can wait until after the New Year.