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[vakarianshepard]

One of the many things that makes Garrus so interesting to me is how the society he was raised in shaped him. Turian society is so focused on law and order and justice; he grew up watching his dad putting away criminals on the news. He joined C-Sec because he wanted to help people. He wanted to make the world a safer place, like his dad did. He wanted to uphold the societal tenets he’d been raised with his entire life, and when he got to C-Sec he found out that it wasn’t that simple.

Garrus is driven by a desire to do good; if he can help someone, if he can stop someone from hurting people, why shouldn’t he? This is almost verbatim what he TELLS Shepard in one of his earliest conversations onboard the Normandy! 

I think it’s also important to recognize that he’s been in the turian military, then C-Sec since he was FIFTEEN. Turians have a pretty much the same age/maturity span as humans; Garrus is 25ish when he meets Shepard. He’s spent nearly half his life in an insular military society. It’s apparent where and how he got a militaristic “shoot first” attitude. However, he DOES have a very strong sense of right and wrong. What he “lacks” (and only in Mass Effect 1) is the depth of outside experience someone like Shepard, or even Wrex, has to give context to these decisions. He’s hot-headed and idealistic; Harkin tells Shepard that Garrus “still thinks he can change the world.” Executor Pallin tells Shepard he’s a very good officer, but he needs to be more patient. Garrus himself tells Shepard that’s why he wanted to leave C-Sec in the first place; to get a glimpse of how the galaxy works outside of the rigid structure of the turian military/C-Sec (a turian created and majority turian organization). He wants to learn and improve himself/his skills.

And he does! Depending on Shepard’s interactions with him, he realizes that his pride was getting in the way with Dr. Saleon and resolves to do better! After Omega, he recognizes that his vigilante work as Archangel did very little to improve conditions on Omega, and comments on that himself! Throughout ME2, Garrus wrestles with the realization that the “right” path may not be the easiest one, and that the idea of justice is itself subjective. After sparing Sidonis, he says, “It’s so much easier to see the world in black and white. I don’t know what to do with gray.” If Shepard tells him to trust his instincts, he admits that his instincts are what led to the situation with Sidonis. 

Garrus’ worldview grows and changes a lot throughout the trilogy. He easily befriends Tali and Wrex and apologizes to both of them. With a mostly paragon Shepard’s support (and even if Shepard is a renegade or ignores him completely!) he becomes a trusted leader in the turian government! He goes to his father, and uses the proper channels to get support and prepare for the Reapers. Obviously, he’s taken the lessons learned with Shepard, on Omega, etc, and uses that knowledge to benefit his people! He helps cure the genophage, he helps reclaim Rannoch, he admits that he was wrong! Often people bring up Garrus either: 1. Saying he would’ve considered the salarian deal and/or 2. Supporting Shepard if she chooses to sabotage the genophage as proof of his “wild racism.” These are both surface level and bad faith readings that are far less openly “racist” than views other characters, even Shepard herself, can support. 

In the case of the deal with the Dalatrass, he ONLY says that he would’ve considered it; hardly a ringing endorsement, especially when taking into consideration the massive scope and destruction of the Reaper war. Secondly, in the case of where Shepard chose to lie and sabotage the genophage cure, what’s done is already done. Garrus was not responsible for or privy to that decision, and I personally don’t see how choosing not to condemn a friend at one of her lowest points (after Thessia btw)  for something neither of you can change, is a show of support for real life racism. In fact, I would argue that it’s instead a show of compassion and loyalty to someone who’s been there for him at his darkest moments. 

Mass Effect is a series BUILT on grey morality. As Garrus himself says (paraphrased), when the fate of all life in the galaxy is at stake, you can’t always remain quiet and polite. It’s a game with rich and realistic worldbuilding that informs the context of the conflicts Shepard is involved in.  It is a game set in a very tumultuous time period for its universe. Refusing to acknowledge that is extremely shallow. You don’t have to like Garrus, you don’t have to like Shepard, you don’t even have to like Mass Effect. You also don’t have to play a game with a story/characters/themes that you don’t like. There’s definitely no reason to assign moral weight to VIDEO GAME DECISIONS and act like it’s a moral failing if someone makes a different decision than you. 

Tl;dr mass effect is a nuanced and interesting setting and garrus is a nuanced and interesting character kthx bye

[anoray]

So, if you’re an ardent fan of Andor who thinks it and Rogue One are the best things that have ever happened to Star Wars ever ever ever, this post is not intended for you or to rattle your chain. My venting is for anyone else who might have similar Thoughts and/or may have their own feedback to share. Who knows? Maybe I’m the only person in the Star Wars fandom who reacted to Andor in this way, but into the void I feel compelled to scream.

First, I want to compliment the acting and production values. It is clear that everyone worked hard on the series, and they put their hearts into it. Kudos. What is mainly raising my hackles are the extremist Andor fans who suffer from what I call “Andor Superiority Syndrome” aka ASS. These ASS folks seem to take delight in proclaiming that Andor is the be all, end all of Star Wars and everything else is infantile and disposable in comparison. Their fawning praise, along with their outrage whenever anyone dares to opine that Andor has flaws, has grown increasingly tiresome (yes, I block it as best as I can. But.). At this point, I counter the ASS crowd with this argument: If the backstories of Andor and Rogue One never existed, all the other SW movies and series would still make sense and remain enjoyable within their own context. In contrast, because Andor and Rogue One rely quite heavily on the viewer knowing what has happened both before and after their events, it is these properties that are expendable to the Star Wars universe, not the other way around.

If anyone is wondering what flaws I am referring to, I agree with the SW fans who say Andor suffers from pacing issues and needless repetition due to the arc structure. Overall, I found that the various components of each arc did not add up to a satisfying whole by the end of the finale. Screen time was often spent on characters and events that never amounted to anything later on (for instance, all that time for Cassian to steal the TIE fighter and deal with those idiot Rebels only to have zero impact in the long run). I did like certain characters (although most got killed off) and aspects of the series, but I feel the story would have greatly benefitted from a more generous dollop of Star Wars charm. My biggest criticism is that if Andor was intended to make me care more about what happens to who in Rogue One, the series mostly failed to develop the origins of and camaraderie between the core group that goes on to sacrifice their lives in Rogue One. For example, I thought Cassian treated K2S0 horribly even after the droid saved all their lives during one of the best sequences in the series. This storytelling choice did nothing to set me up to care more about Cassian and K as a duo in the movie.

Andor certainly did an effective job of showing how awful the Empire is…but the Empire has been blatantly evil going back to the OT. Anyone who says the Empire is worse in Andor has just not been paying attention in my opinion. I mean, in A New Hope alone, the Empire slaughters Leia’s crew on her ship, kills a tribe of Tungsten Raiders, incinerates Luke’s aunt and uncle (no doubt after torturing them), destroys Alderaan entirely, and almost takes out the entire Rebellion. Is that to be considered lightweight? What is perplexing to me about Andor is how it goes out its way to make the majority of the early Rebels look as disjointed, incompetent, and/or immoral as possible. I totally get that everything was not rose-colored glasses, and I am onboard with gray areas, but having so many in the main group of characters be bitter, suspicious and unsupportive of each other was downright repulsive to me. Worse, by the end of Andor, I found myself knowing more about the backgrounds of the Imperial characters (like Syril and Dedra) than I did about most of the so-called good guys.

As a primary example, I will focus on Luthen Rael because he is a Rebel character that I wound up loathing almost as much as the Emperor by the finale. We are told by Cassian and others that Luthen was crucial to the formation of the Rebellion and the eventual establishment of Yavin’s base. But what did he ever really do to inspire or lead anyone? What I was shown in the story was basically a ruthless killer who took it upon himself to decide who would live or die according to his own plan and timetable. He let a group of 50 Rebels get killed to hide a mole, then he made sure the Ghor got decimated as a crisis point to force people like Mon Mothma to step it up. Luthen later mercilessly killed the mole, Lonni, once he got the information about the Empire’s superweapon. Lonni, who devoted years to the Rebellion and was trying to save his wife and daughter. Let me just say the real hero in this scenario was Lonni, not Luthen. And it is no wonder that Mon Mothma became terrified of Luthen, knowing he would have assassinated her just like he did her childhood friend if he ever deemed it necessary. Let’s not forget that Luthen was planning to have Cassian killed after the Aldani heist, but “luckily” Cassian got thrown into prison first.

What makes it all the worse is that Luthen had the ability and the intel to attempt a different approach in many of these crucial instances. Where he could have protected and preserved Rebel lives...yet he made zero attempts to do so. If he had at least tried to expose what the Empire wanted with Ghorman first before ensuring they were a lamb to the slaughter, it would have deepened his character.  Instead, he ignored Cassian’s warnings that the Ghor rebels were not ready. He sent Cinta and Vel to rile them up, getting Cinta killed in the process of making the planet “burn brightly.” Luthen might as well have been the Imperial sniper who fired the first shot in the Ghorman protest, he was that underhanded and calculating.

Is it any wonder that everyone ultimately left Luthen except Kleya? How can you continue to follow a person who believes the ends justify the means no matter the horrendous moral cost? So, I do not agree with Cassian defending Luthen because I never saw any side of him that earned a place on Yavin. The irony is that Bail Organa and Mon Mothma would have allowed him to come to the base to save his life—something he would not have done for them if the positions were reversed. As awful as Saw Gerrera is with no plan beyond hurting the Empire, at least he never pretended to be anything beyond an agent of chaos. Nor did he try to force another Rebel to stay a mole while grandiosely proclaiming he sacrificed his soul for the Rebellion. Frankly, I wasn’t sure Luthen ever had a soul by the end of Andor.

Indeed, I wish I knew what Luthen actually did sacrifice because they showed us almost nothing of his background and I think we really needed to know more. Unfortunately, what little we saw was really Kleya’s backstory. It appears Luthen was an Imperial sergeant in the middle of a brutal battle who finally cracks and says, “Make it stop.” And yet, he then goes on to encourage the child Kleya to stoke her hatred while he employs cruel, bloody, and unethical tactics to stir up the Rebellion. I guess you can take the man out of the Empire, but you can’t take the Empire out of the man. Last, but certainly not least, Luthen totally botched his own death when he was confronted by Dedra. If he were as efficient and merciless with his own killing as he had been with everyone else, he’d have slit his throat and saved Kleya from having to risk her life to finish the job. Never mind how much it cost her emotionally.

Luthen is the Rebel character I found most distasteful, but he was only one of many uninspiring people. Unfortunately, these negative types were not sufficiently counterbalanced by more positive Rebel characters until very late in the game. Even then, the character interactions and plot steered us to view anyone like Organa and Mothma as naïve and weak for standing against unethical and unnecessarily violent methods. That they owed their lives and the entire existence of the Rebellion to Luthen and his cell because they took on the dirty deeds. Well, I argue that Luthen frequently created situations that required dirty deeds to fix them. Anyway, as an example of belittling the straight arrow characters, Andor pretty much spit on the Ghost crew from Rebels, barely acknowledging they played a vital role in rescuing Mon Mothma as well. Instead, we’re basically told flat out that the real hero, Cassian, was denied his glory and that everything Hera and the others did in Rebels was second banana, kid show stuff.  Talk about “changing the story.”

To wrap up my venting, I confess the most puzzling thing to me is why the show creators wanted to produce this under the Star Wars banner in the first place. Based on what the producers have said, they seemed very uncomfortable about including any of the signature space fantasy elements associated with Star Wars, as if they were terrified of being accused of “fan service” by integrating more droids, alien characters, or any significant representation of the Force into their story. To me, they erred so far on the side of caution that Andor barely feels like it happens in the Star Wars universe at all. For some reason beyond me, the ASS crowd seems to think that keeping Star Wars out of a Star Wars show is wonderful and they actually get incensed if anyone comments otherwise. Maybe the next time Gilroy wants to produce a slow burn political thriller featuring humans, he and his team should set it on modern day planet Earth and leave Star Wars completely out of it. I have no doubt they’ll do an excellent job, and we will be spared from the ASS crowd’s annoying shenanigans. I call that a win-win.

[meggannn]

finished clair obscur!

please note i have just finished the main game but haven't done all of the side content yet, don't spoil for any story stuff in the open world exploration! (like i know there's stuff about clea in the sky islands?)

really enjoyed it, though i'm not sure how i feel about the ending/s. let me get my other general thoughts out of the way first. this is very rambly and not structured at all, and i apologize if i repeat myself cause i'm sort of combining two separate conversations here:

music and art are gorgeous, of course. line-by-line writing felt a little goofy at times (not the intentionally silly parts themselves, the humor was cute, just the actual lines written sometimes didn't feel natural, but i chalk it up to maybe translation). the way information is revealed and teased throughout was well done. i love stories that you only fully understand on a second playthrough.

levels were the perfect size and gameplay loop was easy to get into. each character having their own unique fighting system felt overwhelming at first but quickly becomes manageable. i like that when monoco is introduced you're kinda like "ANOTHER one??" but his skill system is so different that you're immediately encouraged to mess with him and include him to learn more skills. playing them all together and stacking their buffs on top of each other for weird combinations was awesome.

love the idea of letting the main characters switch seamlessly between transportation methods in the gorgeous overworld, and you can clearly still see where you're going, where the collectibles are, and what enemy you're about to bump into. (i think this is inspired by final fantasy?)

i've never played a soulslike so this honestly took some time to get used to. the idea that in a turn-based game, you can avoid taking ANY damage if you're good enough at dodging or parrying, is conceptually really cool, but to then make the combat based on one of the most frustrating genres in the medium is an... interesting choice, i guess. it's like playing chess except every other move you have to jump inside the double dutch ropes and do a cool trick. (except what if i'm not good at double dutch???)

this is a game that wears its inspiration on its sleeves (persona/metaphor, sekiro, god of war, etc) and maybe four times out of five, it clicks, but of the mechanics, imo one thing they could've easily wiped without losing anything is the platforming. i don't think the game really benefited from it, but that also could just be because i don't like platformers and didn't sign up for one, so i felt kinda at a loss why that was there. it's like going to a very nice sushi restaurant and ordering a delicious platter for the table, then being told your meal is also coming with a side of curly fries but to eat them you have to catch the curly fries in your mouth first. just felt like a very jarring gameplay switch i wasn't fully onboard with. at least it is relegated to side challenges though.

i don't really care what the devs say about exploring on my own (and i DID explore every corner on my own, this isn't me being lazy): i still needed a map. it's a QOL thing, because i need maps to be able to tell where i've picked up collectibles before so i don't keep wasting my time looking for them, but i also wasted SO much time running around lost. especially when after beating an enemy it would respawn or reload me facing the wrong direction. there were also several times i'd flip flop between "i can't tell which fucking path is progress," run in a direction for a minute, change my mind, backtrack, then realize oh wait i was right the first time, wait was i right the first time??. it got really old after a while.

more exploration thoughts: map complaints aside, i can't think of a single game i've looked forward to 100%ing the map the most! it's just SO much fun to run around and turn a corner to discover a new boss waiting and wondering oh god how will this one kick my ass. an online guide suggested doing the ending before all the sky exploration, and i was like "psh no way, i gotta grind/level up!" but the exploration side bosses were fucking so brutal they basically bitch-slapped me like "go back to the baby levels in the main story, runt"

i want more games like this! even though there were some misses, i think it was the perfect size, the boundaries make it easy to note what you can and can't do, and these polished AA-type games that focus on quality over quantity are where i hope the industry goes moving forward.

the ending:

i'm so torn on the endings, partly because what the ending choice was trying to say isn't what i think COE33 was actually building up to. on the one hand, no truly happy endings feels very appropriate. but on the other, this game was sold/advertised to me as an ensemble cast banding together standing up to an indifferent world and cruel god(s) to fight for their small but meaningful lives. but in the last few main missions, the game shifts to say "ACTUALLY i'm really about just a few specific people not being able to process grief very well." i can vibe with that, i can even vibe with the reveal that the TRUE main characters are just a few very specific people instead of the ensemble cast. but i feel a little miffed in how the "ordinary people standing up to gods controlling them" angle never truly gets resolved, because to me, that's still an equally valuable theme worth seeing through to its conclusion. both endings are unsatisfying in regard to letting the canvas inhabitants decide their fate; i flip flop on how i feel about them, though. the shift to JUST focus on maelle and verso at the end instead of the ensemble cast felt... hmm. they clearly didn't FORGET about lune and sciel and monoco and esquie. but i dislike that they basically became NPCs in a dollhouse when i invested in and viewed them all as equally important from the beginning, something renoir (and imo verso) never do. tldr, i feel hoodwinked! bamboozled!

i picked maelle's ending (for reasons i'll get into below), but the last few shots of poor verso playing piano didn't feel great, obviously. i'm okay okay with her dying in there, because her situation isn't like aline's—she literally belongs there too—and she probably sees it as "a short good life in the canvas compared to a long miserable life outside," and even if it's tragic, i think she deserves the right to make the choice of a life with love over a life in a broken family. i'm kinda bittersweet about her reviving everyone (if you were a god with the power to eliminate death, wouldn't you?) but her reviving verso specifically stings obviously after what he asked of her. his last words were haunting. i thought the last shot of verso playing piano was meant to imply he just didn't want to be doing this, and knew something was wrong, but my friend thought it meant maelle was literally controlling him to force him to play, which is super fucked up, even if she made a verso that didn't have his memories again. i guess the kindest reading is that maybe she painted an old man verso to life just for ONE concert (everyone does look young and she did say he'd be her FIRST concert, right, so why would she wait decades years to do the concert? or did she just make everyone immortal but let verso grow old because her verso never got to? just a few logistical things i haven't really figured out.) still, though, obviously not a great ending, and i don't think it's the ending the game "wants" you to pick.

that said, i'm not convinced verso's ending is really the "better" ending the way a lot of the fans (and i think the writers) are trying to argue. for a few reasons, but one main one is this: even putting aside wiping out the canvas world full of living breathing people (that was my main hangup), i read the dessendres as borderline abusive to alicia post-verso's death, certainly verbally cruel (clea). so sending maelle back to a household that didn't respect her autonomy, value her life as maelle, and might force her to fight in a war, to live with a family she was dependent on to survive as a disabled girl, felt like a genuinely disturbing prospect to me and i couldn't stomach it. alicia/maelle, a lonely girl for whom the canvas is not fantasy but a world in which she equally belongs (i don't think renoir and verso ever fully appreciated), all but begs us not to let her go back there, and verso gong "you'll be ok, you're a great painter!" felt very much like Cope because he doesn't know how bad things are in the real world for her since he died, and cannot promise those things at all. do we really believe maelle "only one small painting on the wall" will be respected equally out there? maybe by aline! but imo not by clea, and if dad is willing to disregard her wishes and destroy the canvas as soon as he leaves, i mean shit, i think he got what he wanted! he doesn't have to bend on anything anymore so why wouldn't he wrap alicia up in wool for the rest of her life? we've all heard of controlling parents but renoir feels to me like the "even if you're miserable and hate me, i'll lock you in your room forever so i can have my perfect family again" type. (imo he was also living in a fantasy that life would just go back to normal after he got aline and alicia back; destroying the canvas might prevent people from reentering it, but i also gather it's a representation of how he dealt with his grief: bury it and don't look at it again. Suffer For The Family and then guilt trip them into what YOU want because YOU'RE the head of the household so what you say goes. i really fucking hate those types especially when it's the "stoic logical men" vs the "silly women with their heads in the clouds" so part of me really rebelled against this messaging. verso repeating renoir's logic at the end made me :/ because i think that neither of them are the unbiased, stoic, rational "voice of reason" they pretend to be. verso had every right to die, but even he didn't recognize that maelle deserved to exist in this world as much as alicia deserved to grieve her brother properly in the outside.)

i also admit part of my resistance toward verso's ending is because i dislike being literally told by characters This Is What The Theme of The Game Is. like, i want to make that decision for myself! for most of the game the "stop living in fantasy" theme only affected aline, who we don't really get to know as well as we do lune and sciel and gustave, who deal more with the "live well, just live as yourself" theme. like actually, game, i think a huge theme of the game is also that people should get to decide what to do with their life and death, no matter how small or inconsequential. that's literally what the gommage introduces and we see gustave using his death to protect maelle, we see verso using his life to try to finally die. their choices should be respected, and so should maelle's. what makes BOTH endings tragic is that the fate of the canvas is still determined by gods, and in her ending, she decides for them who lives and dies.

"you can't live in a fantasy world, wake up and live in the awful nightmare world like the rest of us for MATURITY" stories very rarely hit their mark for me, largely in part because ALL media is fantasy, and the writers and designers and artists have just spent countless hours convincing me to get invested in this specific fantasy just to yank the rug out and go "ok, time to blow it all up now for one of the characters to learn their lesson" (it's extra weird in a video game that then subsequently dumps you back into the game world so you can keep playing the game). in this case, it felt like two characters were repeating this moral as a genuine reaction to their trauma (verso) and watching their family poorly cope (reonir), but this was also very much what renoir and verso wanted to believe the moral was. for renoir and verso, the canvas is fantasy: but for the audience, COE33 introduced TWO fantasy worlds to me (the canvas and the outer world) but both of them felt very much real: they grew largely independently from each other, but still had impact on the other. the canvas had human characters who lived full lives, even if their gods didn't recognize them.

tangent, it BOGGLED MY MIND when renoir said they'd made hundreds of canvases. like bitch, i can't imagine just making HUNDREDS of universes and treating them like playgrounds and not recognizing you're literally creating life and destroying it on a whim over and over to settle a family squabble. it really is greek myth all over again. like imo the best ending is the canvas(es) gets liberated from its creators, maybe with maelle maintaining verso's so she knows they can at least be happy there, but that obviously isn't happening. i was kinda hoping she'd find a balance between two worlds but her insistence her dad would destroy it as soon as she left, implying he didn't mean the words he'd said and didn't learn anything about her in this whole saga, felt like a frustrating bait-and-switch at the end to force a dramatic choice.

another tangent about renoir: he's a great villain! i can understand his sorrow with aline and maelle, how he feels betrayed that she taught him a lesson she's not imparting herself, it's a very real tragedy to watch someone you love go somewhere you can't follow. he's just so insane and controlling and patronizing and the epitome of Patriarch Who WILL Make You Miserable To Grow Stronger But You'll Thank Him One Day that i hate him, and i do think he is meant to be a parallel to gustave, who let maelle on the expedition despite it not being safe, because if maelle is going to die then she wants to die next to someone she loves. renoir going "i will not lose you!!" bites at me because he already lost her. do you think maelle would want to stay in the canvas if she thought you were enough to make the manor worth going back to?

so that was a hangup for me in the end: as someone who's spent the past several months obsessed with cyberpunk 2077, one of its themes was "you're gonna die in this messed-up world one day, so however it comes for you, own it/stay true to your fucking self and only you should decide how you go out." which i felt also resonated with the doomed expeditioners and the idea of "we live such short lives trying to change our fate in a world inherently hostile to us, but they matter, and it may not mean much to the forces above us, but let me decide this small piece, we deserve at least that dignity." so it felt odd and hypocritical to me to jump into COE33 and decide FOR maelle "ok child, pack up the toys and go back home now. i know the barbies FEEL real to you, but as the Smart Adult, you can't live in the dollhouse anymore." which... well. renoir and verso never considered the canvas and the people in it to be real people, and verso even lived inside it; renoir is a god who barely acknowledged sciel and lune's existence in their scenes together (i never got over that!), and verso, who understandably wanted to die after bearing the weight of the family's grief, was willing to take down the whole canvas with him for the sake of his not-sister. it's understandable, but we see how reserved verso is even among people he considers "long-term friends" like monoco and esquie which makes me think he's checked out for a long time. and of course don't get me started on how he can sleep with sciel (and lune?) under false pretenses. i wasn't even bothered when sciel was like "yeah i'm mad. i'm over it now. because you're helping me get my husband back now that that's an option :)" i was like fair play girl

anyway in case it wasn't obvious, i do consider the lives of everyone in the canvas to be real and in an ideal world, they would decide their own fate, not have it be left up to the gods painting them in and out of reality. in fact, sciel and lune felt more real to me than aline and clea just because i'd spent so much time with them and i found their struggles way more relatable as a 30-ish woman in the workforce, and when it came down to the big choice, it didn't feel the outcome of a single person (maelle/alicia) should factor more than the continued existence of what i see as an entirely unique and should-probably-be autonomous universe i was HOPING that the ending was gonna result in the canvas gaining independence from the painters, or breaking the link so the dessendres can't meddle again, so i picked maelle's ending also hoping she'd become more of a like, kind godly figure who'd fix the damage her family did to this world, even if she couldn't stay for long, but that is sadly not what happened lmao.

"but megan, this means you're letting the basement kid from omelas suffer just play with your toys! what about the shadowy kid!verso stuck painting the canvas forever?" i interpreted that kid's existence differently. i think verso's "aren't you tired?" is him speaking to himself, not the kid, and the kid was more a visual representation of canvas's continued existence, not that the kid was literally chained to the floor forever. but if that is a literal piece of verso's soul trapped in there, if that's how in it works in this universe, if we're gonna wipe the canvas For The Sake Of Letting Verso's Memory Rest, then why bother keeping any childhood artwork at all? do they have to destroy all their older canvases then? renoir said he painted HUNDREDS. do they have to destroy all artwork by dead Painters (or Writers)? just raised a lot of questions. if it's just because this one is special because it's verso's the dessendres were using to avoid facing their grief... well, those other canvas kids are stuck forever too, so if we're confirming this shadow kid is suffering, then shouldn't the next goal be destroying verso's other canvases so his painterly soul pieces don't linger on in misery forever? but where does it end, are you really gonna destroy all of his artwork and a bunch of fully-realized worlds with possibly sentient people just because your family can't get therapy? it just raises fewer questions to me if the kid is a straight-up metaphor, questions i don't think the game actually wanted me to ask about the world.

one thing i noticed about the endings is that maelle's ending starts positively (everyone's alive) and then ends bleakly (the reveal she forced verso back to life while haunting music plays). verso's ending starts bleakly (everyone in the canvas dies) and arguably ends a bit more bittersweet (standing over her brother's grave while gentle music plays). this is why i think the writers are trying to tell us the verso ending is better for her, because the final sentence of a story, the last shot of the film, is powerful, it's your closing argument, and well, bittersweet music is imo preferable to haunting music in this case lol. i'm just not entirely sure i'm convinced alicia will really "move on" from this the way we move on from grief in the real world. one of her lives was just destroyed and the family members who unconditionally loved her, enough to respect that she's two people at once, are all dead. i'm not trying to say life as a disabled girl isn't worth living, but i thought it sort of noteworthy that in the outer world she's literally voiceless and her painting skills aren't respected, but in the canvas, they are. some people might see that as running away from "real life," but i was never convinced the canvas was anything other than real, too. idk.

again though i'm not arguing the maelle ending is better. it's genuinely fuckin bleak to the point that i was like, was verso really necessary lol?? lol i again i'll repeat i wish they hadn't gone for the "the silly women lost in fantasy need to be saved by the rational stoic men who know how to deal with grief the Right Way" angle. but whatever. renoir and verso doing all this "for her" while not LISTENING to her never sits right with me, so i'm with her on that; it doesn't hit as hard when it comes in the form of lectures by men who aren't listening to what maelle needs: love and support, which she isn't getting in the outer world. but she's not learning the lesson she needs to; sadly if she didn't have alicia's memories i think it would've been easier to let verso go, because maelle saw gustave as her true north, and with him i think she'd be ok, but well, she's a young woman with the powers of a god, and the grief of two lifetimes, i do i understand why she did what she did. just sucks! there really are no happy endings in night city

"this entire world bears the weight of your family's grief" is a chilling line. and ngl i don't blame him for chasing death! he's lived a really shitty life and was LITERALLY created to bear the weight of their grief! but imo verso's fate doesn't have to be the canvas's fate, the game sets you off on this grand fantasy of underdogs fighting to survive in a world that hates them. it's a shame they never got to decide for themselves the world they lived in.

[slowwwfox]

oh, I am so sorry I'm gonna have to break some of y'alls hearts with this one but ancaps are not anarchists and if you hang around my page, I AM going to hurt your feelings

you can't be pro-capital and anarchist, those are diametrically opposed positions that cannot be reconciled

capital does not exist without private property and private property does not exist without the state violently enforcing its existence

anarchy is libertarian by nature but it's specifically *communistic* libertarianism by definition, which means none of the rugged individualist "every person for themselves" mentality is gonna fly. you're either onboard with collective agreements made by freely consenting individuals and mutual aid structures for the purpose of collective benefit, or you're just making another hierarchical power structure with extra steps

happy friday

[librarycards]

Hi! just want to preemptively say sorry for dumping such a big personal question on you (and also for how rambly this is), its just that everyone i try to talk about this with in real life doesnt seem to have the perspective id find useful on this. and also sorry but if its not too much hassle could you answer this without publishing the ask?

Do you work for a university by any chance? Because I recently received a job offer for a job with a university. In the haze of desperation to leave my current/now old job i accepted & went through the majority of the onboarding process. but now that ive calmed down a little, im realising im really struggling with how to reconcile my politics & ideologies & especially my understanding of the importance of divesting personally as much as possible from systems of oppression with like. the act of working for a university (and in specific one of the old universities in the uk, which are all so deeply steeped in the structures of colonialism & which are actively in partnership with companies integral to the genocide in palestine, among other things).

the job itself is basically my dream job (helping run the undergrad teaching science labs). but i cant see a way to go through with taking the job without some kind of compromise on my part of politics/moral lines. if you do work in a university, how do you do it? how do you reconcile and balance the understanding of what these institutions are and how they function in the large scale vs the act of deliberately existing within them & even benefiting or enjoying it as it pertains to your personal life, as someone opposed to colonialism/imperialism/etc?

(oh i shouldve mentioned earlier but of course if you dont want to answer this feel free to ignore or delete it! i dont want you to feel pressured or anything. thank you !)

so, i definitely relate to a great deal of this, as i am teaching and finishing my phd at an R-1 institution in the u.s. - i.e., the most supposedly 'elite' genre of university with the highest research output, done, of course, directly on the backs both of exploited research subjects and overworked, underpaid precarious knowledge workers (myself included). it's strange to be in this position, with a job in one of the few places i feel like i can do material good, and yet also knowing that it is a site of immense material harm.

no choice you make is going to be morally pure, and i think perhaps the bigger hurdle is not the question of whether you should take the job or not (i think you should, personally) but how you'll keep yourself generatively uncomfortable throughout your time there. that is to say that we should not be chill with being faculty -- enforcers, even on a small scale, of university policy -- when university policy facilitates genocide. equally, we need to be clear-eyed about the fact that there are students at our universities who need intellectual support and guidance, and that our abstaining from providing it does not make things better. in fact, a mass-quitting of faculty like ourselves would simply usher in the employment of more militaristic, zionist, reactionary faculty, for whom university-sponsored genocide is values-aligned.

we can both acknowledge that we are in a trap and make use of the opportunities it affords us - bringing lectures to encampments, giving students accommodations regardless of diagnosis, introducing conceptual frameworks to marginalized students that were quite literally not imaginable beforehand.

so, tldr, i think that my (and your) job is to teach, and i think we should do our jobs. i think that a lot of the teaching you do will be outside the formal purview of the lab, and i think you should take every opportunity to get students aware and active about the role of the university/scientific institutions in genocide. get organized with faculty and staff in and beyond the lab, too! share resources to which others lack access! from a position of being what Moten & Harney call "in, but not of, the university," we can do a lot. i know i'm trying to be a helping hand to students of all stripes committed to a better world, and teaching is a huge part of that. best of luck.

[salesforcetech]

Complete Guide: Asana to Salesforce Integration

Asana is one of the most widely adopted work management platforms, trusted by over 85% of Fortune 100 companies to manage team workflows. Meanwhile, Salesforce stands as a global leader in customer relationship management (CRM), empowering more than 150,000 businesses worldwide.

Although both platforms shine in their individual domains—Salesforce for CRM and Asana for task and project management—many organizations fail to recognize the true benefits of Salesforce and Asana integration. Using them in silos can limit productivity and lead to communication gaps.

If your teams rely on both platforms but haven’t integrated them yet, you could be missing out on a major opportunity to streamline processes, foster better collaboration, and accelerate your business goals. This blog explores the power of Asana to Salesforce integration, highlighting key features, benefits, and how to make the most of both platforms.

Overview of Asana and Salesforce

Asana is a flexible, intuitive project management solution designed to help teams track progress, delegate tasks, and stay aligned. It creates a centralized workspace where communication, task tracking, and project timelines are managed efficiently.

From team communication to task tracking and reporting, Asana empowers project managers to drive accountability while reducing inefficiencies and delays.

Salesforce, on the other hand, is a leading cloud-based CRM platform built for businesses of all sizes. It unites marketing, sales, and customer service efforts under one roof. Its powerful tools streamline lead management, automate workflows, and provide a 360-degree view of the customer journey.

Key Features of Asana

1. Communication Tools Asana fosters effective communication across teams. With built-in comment threads, task discussions, and image feedback features, teams can communicate clearly and act on tasks directly. Managers can post updates using rich-text fields, improving clarity.

Asana supports global teams with multi-language support including English, Spanish, German, Italian, and more. Meanwhile, Salesforce also enhances communication by offering a unified platform for customer and internal interactions.

2. Work Management Capabilities From subtasks to timelines, dependencies to custom fields—Asana covers it all. Its task structuring features ensure that nothing falls through the cracks. Pre-built templates and task approvals also help teams launch and manage projects with ease.

3. Reporting Tools Asana offers robust dashboards and real-time project tracking. Teams can align daily tasks with company-wide goals, while stakeholders stay informed with live status updates and exportable reports.

4. Team Collaboration and Control Asana enables seamless team collaboration through shared calendars, access permissions, and real-time updates. Whether you want to keep a project private or accessible to your full team, Asana’s controls give you the flexibility you need. Its real-time dashboards offer at-a-glance insights into project health—making it easier to catch delays before they become problems.

5. Easy Integration with Existing Apps Asana connects with over 300 popular apps, including Google Drive, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and more. This makes it a flexible solution that complements your existing tech stack without disrupting workflow.

Benefits of Asana to Salesforce Integration

Integrating Asana with Salesforce enhances workflow visibility and aligns customer-facing and project execution teams. Here's how your business can benefit:

1. Smoother Post-Sales Processes Once a deal is closed in Salesforce, teams can automatically trigger onboarding workflows in Asana. Attachments, notes, and tasks can be shared instantly between customer success and service teams, reducing handoff friction. Templates in Asana help create consistent onboarding experiences, and Salesforce Service Cloud connects teams from pre-sale to delivery.

2. Workflow Automation via Flow Builder Salesforce Flow Builder allows you to automate routine tasks in Asana, reducing manual errors and ensuring important steps aren’t missed. Automation between the platforms keeps both systems synchronized and ensures real-time updates. This not only improves efficiency but also enhances data accuracy between teams.

3. Visibility Into Business Goals With the integration, your Salesforce data can be tied to Asana goals—enabling better decision-making and transparency. As deals move through the pipeline, teams get visibility into how individual tasks impact larger objectives.

4. Better Cross-Team Alignment The integration breaks down silos between departments. Marketing, sales, and service teams can view the status of tasks, upcoming deadlines, and customer-specific projects in real time—reducing miscommunication and delays.

Final Thoughts

The Asana to Salesforce integration enables your teams to do more with less effort—automating routine work, reducing data errors, and bridging gaps between departments. If you're looking to boost productivity and collaboration, now is the time to act. 👉 Choose MultiSync Made Easy — the best tool to integrate Asana with Salesforce seamlessly.

[stuarttechnologybob]

What are the pros and cons of ITIL and ServiceNow ITSM?

ServiceNow ITSM Implementation Services

ITIL is a widely and commonly accepted framework used for managing IT services and ServiceNow ITSM is a majorly leveraged platform that brings these best practices to life with its implementation. They help businesses to deliver more reliable, efficient and user-focused IT support with its adaptation. However, like any system, there are benefits and challenges to consider.

Pros -

Organized IT Process:

ITIL assists and grants a clear structure for managing IT services, while ServiceNow ITSM aids the teams to follow a standard operating through structure with automated workflows. As the initiative assures that the frequency of consistency and lowered errors, makes the process easier to handle daily operations with its smooth implementations into the system.

Faster Response & Quick Resolution:

ServiceNow ITSM automates the tasks i.e. ticket creation, assignment, and status updates with its leveraging into the system. This speeds up how fast the IT teams and working professionals respond to raised concern and resolve the issue by improving the service quality of the deliverables.

Self-Service and User Empowerment:

As the users can access for help through self-service portals and knowledge bases without needing to contact IT teams directly or reach-out the assistance window. This lowers the number of support requests and gives users quicker solutions.

Performance Tracking and Insights:

With the assistance of real-time dashboards and data analytics reports, the IT managers and senior officials can monitor their activity and, track the service trends, and identify areas for improvement. This data-driven approach leads to better planning and resource management.

Alignment with Industry Standards:

ServiceNow ITSM supports ITIL out of the box ideas as it assure businesses can easily adopt and get globally recognized with the standard practices that are set as per business standards. This all improves the compliance process and service for overall consistency across the working professionals.

Cons -

Complex Implementation:

Setting up ITIL processes and systems on ServiceNow requires proper planning and technical knowledge without it may get stuck up or entitled up and leads towards a system mess. Without prior guidance or experience, implementation can become a massive crushing stone for the organization.

High Costs:

Sometimes, the licensing fees and setup costs with customizations can be expensive or costly, especially for small or mid-sized companies and organizations. With the constant ongoing support and training add a loop or hole to the investment of the business and set up as a major drawback for the company..

User Adoption Challenges:

Switching between multiple or into a new system may face resistance from employees who are used to older methods. At the same time, the improper onboarding session and training might seem essential for a smooth transition but might get tangled up.

ServiceNow ITSM boosts IT efficiency, streamlines processes, and increases service delivery. With expert guidance from providers like Suma Soft, INRY, Fidel Technologies, and Glidefast, businesses can maximize their benefits while overcoming challenges.

[mofeoluwa]

STON.fi SDK: Elevating Blockchain Gaming with Seamless DeFi Access

Blockchain gaming has always had one major limitation—the complexity of financial transactions. Players who want to buy, sell, or trade in-game assets often find themselves navigating multiple platforms, dealing with lengthy transactions, and struggling with liquidity.

This is changing with STON.fi SDK, a powerful tool that is now integrated into Elympics, a blockchain gaming infrastructure designed to enhance competitive gaming with tokenized economies.

The goal? Frictionless, in-game DeFi transactions that don’t interrupt the gaming experience.

Elympics: A Stronger Foundation for GameFi

Game developers are constantly looking for ways to keep players engaged. However, many blockchain games suffer from:

❌ Slow or costly transactions

❌ Complicated token mechanics that push players away

❌ Unstable economic models leading to low retention

Elympics is changing that by providing a scalable, skill-based gaming infrastructure where developers can build games that actually work—both in terms of mechanics and economic sustainability.

What Makes Elympics Different

✔️ Scalability: Games can handle high traffic without network congestion.

✔️ Skill-Based Economy: Players earn based on performance, not just luck.

✔️ Sustainable Tokenization: A balanced economic model that prevents inflation and devaluation.

✔️ Seamless Blockchain Integration: Developers can add blockchain mechanics without deep technical knowledge.

It’s not just another GameFi project—it’s a structured solution designed to support long-term blockchain gaming adoption.

STON.fi SDK: The Backbone of Seamless DeFi in Gaming

Many blockchain games require players to pause gameplay, switch platforms, or complete external transactions just to buy in-game assets or swap tokens.

STON.fi SDK eliminates this hassle.

How It Works in Elympics

🔹 Instant Access to Tokens – Players can acquire TON-based memecoins directly inside the game.

🔹 Integrated Transactions – No need for external swaps or manual wallet operations.

🔹 Faster Gameplay – Transactions happen in the background, keeping players engaged.

🔹 Better Rewards System – Earn, use, and trade tokens without friction.

By embedding STON.fi’s decentralized exchange capabilities into the game, transactions feel instant and natural, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

A Win for Developers and Gamers

This integration benefits both players and game developers in meaningful ways.

For players:

✅ No more complicated DeFi processes—just play and earn.

✅ Fast and secure transactions without leaving the game.

✅ A gaming economy that actually works—tokens have real value.

For Developers:

✅ No need to build DeFi tools from scratch—STON.fi SDK handles it.

✅ Access to deep liquidity pools for seamless transactions.

✅ Improved player engagement and retention with a user-friendly economy.

Instead of struggling with onboarding complexities and transaction inefficiencies, developers can focus on what truly matters—building great games.

The Future of GameFi Starts Here

With STON.fi SDK integrated into Elympics, blockchain gaming is taking a huge step forward. Players get a smoother, more rewarding experience, while developers gain access to tools that make their games financially sustainable.

GameFi is evolving, and this is just the beginning.

[ultraversetechnologies]

BENEFITS OF CONTINGENT STAFFING SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSES

Adaptability is essential in this constantly changing market structure, where competition is fierce. Being a business owner, you must attend to challenges like market changes, project demand, and workforce balance for smooth production flow. And contingent staffing is one of the strategies applying which you can counter such risk factors, ensuring flexibility, cost savings, and talent accessibility in your company. You can easily monitor productivity, and participate in market competition using our contingent staffing model. There are various benefits of contingent staffing solutions you can leverage for your business growth. Read the entire blog to discover them in detail.

1. Flexibility to Adapt to Business Needs

One of the most significant benefits of contingent staffing solutions is flexibility. Businesses often face fluctuating workloads and seasonal projects that require additional resources. Hiring full-time employees for short-term needs can be costly and inefficient. Contingent staffing allows companies to scale their workforce up or down based on demand. For example, retailers can hire temporary workers during peak shopping seasons, while tech firms can bring in specialists for project-based work. This flexibility helps businesses manage staffing levels without long-term commitments.

2. Access to Specialized Talent

Contingent staffing provides companies with access to a diverse pool of specialized professionals. Many contingent workers have niche expertise in areas like IT, data science, marketing, and engineering. When a business needs skills that are not readily available in-house, a contingent staffing solution can fill the gap quickly. Additionally, companies can hire industry-specific experts without the burden of permanent employment, allowing them to benefit from specialized knowledge without investing in long-term training.

3. Cost Efficiency

Cost savings are one of the other benefits of contingent staffing solutions, where businesses can turn profit. Hiring permanent employees involves expenses such as salaries, benefits, and onboarding costs. With contingent workers, companies pay only for the services they need, avoiding the overhead associated with full-time staff. This model reduces payroll costs, employee benefits, and administrative expenses. Additionally, staffing agencies often handle recruitment, payroll management, and compliance, further lowering the operational burden on the business.

4. Faster Hiring Process

Traditional hiring processes can be time-consuming and resource-intensive. Sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and completing onboarding can take weeks or even months. In contrast, contingent staffing solutions streamline the hiring process. Staffing agencies or platforms provide pre-screened candidates, allowing businesses to fill roles quickly. This is particularly valuable for urgent projects or when a business experiences an unexpected spike in workload. Faster hiring means less downtime and greater efficiency.

5. Reduced Risk and Liability

Employing full-time staff comes with legal and financial responsibilities, including benefits, severance, and compliance with labour laws. Contingent staffing reduces these risks because the staffing agency often assumes employer responsibilities. This arrangement minimises a company’s exposure to employment-related liabilities, such as wrongful termination claims or benefits disputes. Additionally, contingent workers are usually contract-based, making it easier for businesses to end engagements when projects are complete.

6. Access to a Global Talent Pool

With the rise of remote work, contingent staffing solutions offer access to talent from across the globe. Businesses are no longer limited to local candidates. They can collaborate with professionals from different regions, bringing diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to their projects. This global reach enhances creativity, problem-solving, and the ability to tackle complex business challenges. And that's another one of the vital benefits of contingent staffing solutions. 

7. Better Workforce Management

Contingent staffing supports strategic workforce planning by providing greater control over resource allocation. Businesses can allocate contingent workers to specific tasks or projects, optimizing team efficiency. This targeted approach improves productivity and helps companies meet deadlines more effectively. Additionally, contingent staffing allows organizations to focus their full-time employees on core business functions while outsourcing specialized or temporary tasks.

Conclusion

The benefits of contingent staffing solutions are wide! It offers a wide range of benefits for businesses of all sizes and industries. From flexibility and cost savings to faster hiring and access to specialized talent, this staffing model empowers companies to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic marketplace. By embracing contingent staffing, organizations can enhance their agility, reduce risks, and maintain a competitive edge while efficiently managing their workforce. So do you want to enjoy our contingent staffing solutions benefits? Contact us today!

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[sarkariresultdude]

Engineering Recruitment Results: A Comprehensive Report

 Recruitment for engineering roles is a vital interest that guarantees the organization's technical competencies align with its strategic goals. This file analyzes the effects of a recent engineering recruitment marketing campaign, detailing the tactics, key metrics, observations, and strategic guidelines for development.

Engineering Recruitment Results

Overview of the Recruitment Process

The recruitment marketing campaign spanned 3 months, from [Insert Start Date] to [Insert End Date], focused on key engineering roles consisting of software program engineers, mechanical engineers, and structures engineers. The intention changed to fill 15 open positions to aid ongoing and new tasks in innovation, product development, and operational performance.

Stages of Recruitment

The recruitment technique is divided into six key tiers:

Needs Assessment: Identification of competencies gaps and introduction of unique activity descriptions.

Sourcing: Utilizing various channels together with online activity boards, company websites, referrals, and recruitment agencies.

Screening: Initial evaluation of 820 programs based totally on qualifications, experience, and talents.

Interviews: Conducting technical, behavioral, and cultural healthy checks.

Offer Negotiations: Aligning candidate expectations with organizational budgets and benefits.

Onboarding: Seamlessly integrating selected applicants into their respective teams.

Key Metrics and Results

The recruitment pressure noticed fantastic successes and demanding situations, summarized inside the following metrics:

Applications Received: 820

Relevant Applications: 480 (fifty eight.Five%)

Non-Relevant Applications: 340 (forty one.5%)

Screening and Shortlisting:

Candidates Shortlisted for Interviews: a hundred and fifty (31% of applicable applications)

Average Time to Screen an Application: 2 days in step with utility.

Interviews Conducted:

Technical Interviews: 95

Behavioral Interviews: eighty (a few candidates required more than one round)

Final Round Interviews: forty

Offer Conversion Rate:

Offers Extended: 20

Offers Accepted: 15 (75% acceptance rate)

Diversity Metrics:

Female Applicants: 25% of overall packages

Female Hires: 6 out of 15 (forty%)

Time-to-Hire:

Average Time-to-Hire: forty-five days in line with the role

Fastest Time-to-Hire: 25 days

Longest Time-to-Hire: 60 days

Cost of Recruitment:

Total Recruitment Cost: $60,000

Average Cost per Hire: $4,000

Insights and Observations

The recruitment process discovered several insights that could tell destiny strategies:

Talent Pool Quality:

While the entire range of programs became robust, approximately 42% of the candidates had been now not a good health. This suggests a need to refine task postings and improve focus on strategies.

Candidate Engagement:

A majority of candidates expressed high-quality feedback about the enterprise’s set-off verbal exchange and based interviews. However, 10% referred to delays in remarks, impacting their notion of the hiring manner.

Diversity Efforts:

Diversity outcomes have been higher than anticipated, with women representing forty% of hires. However, the percentage of women making use of for roles remains lower than preferred, highlighting the want for targeted outreach.

Technical Assessment:

Technical interviews efficaciously identified excessive-ability candidates but had been time-intensive. The average length of every technical interview turned into 90 minutes, adding to the overall time-to-hire.

Competitive Market:

Several candidates declined due to higher repayment packages from competitors. This emphasizes the want to re-examine income benchmarks and beautify non-financial advantages.

Onboarding Success:

The onboarding process was smooth, with new hires rating it a mean of 8.5/10 in a feedback survey. Early integration sports like mentorship assignments had been especially appreciated.

Challenges Faced

High Dropout Rates During Negotiations:

Five applicants were rejected throughout the negotiation phase, citing discrepancies in salary expectancies instead of offers made.

Prolonged Time-to-Hire:

Although the time-to-lease turned into inside industry requirements, delays passed off due to scheduling conflicts and extended background verification processes.

Limited Reach of Job Postings:

Despite leveraging multiple channels, certain niche roles like systems engineering had lower-than-expected applicant volumes.

Skills Gaps Among Applicants:

Many candidates lacked the specialized abilities required, especially in rising technologies such as AI, IoT, and renewable energy structures.

Strategic Recommendations

Enhance Job Descriptions and Posting Strategies:

Use statistics-pushed insights to craft precise job descriptions.

Partner with an area of interest process forums and enterprise institutions to reach specialized skills.

Leverage Technology in Screening:

Adopt AI-powered applicant tracking systems (ATS) to automate initial screening and prioritize excessive-capability applicants.

Improve Compensation Packages:

Conduct market benchmarking to ensure aggressive salaries are maintained.

Highlight non-economic blessings like bendy working alternatives and professional improvement packages.

Foster Diversity:

Partner with universities and companies promoting women in STEM.

Develop mentorship packages for underrepresented agencies.

Streamline Interview Processes:

Introduce pre-interview technical checks to lessen the wide variety of rounds.

Train interviewers to make approaches more green and candidate-friendly.

Reduce Time-to-Hire:

Optimize historical past tests by partnering with reliable verification groups.

Use online scheduling gear to decrease interview delays.

Strengthen Employer Branding:

Showcase the corporation’s culture, innovation, and career increase possibilities on social media and professional networks.

Share success stories of present-day personnel to inspire capacity applicants.

[saadiq12]

HRMS System: 7 Powerful Ways It Can Transform Your Business Operations

In today's fast-paced business environment, efficiency and productivity are paramount. One way businesses are achieving these goals is by leveraging Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS). These systems have evolved from simple employee databases to comprehensive tools that can revolutionize how businesses operate. In this blog, we'll explore seven ways an HRMS system can transform your business operations.

1. Streamlined Recruitment Process

Recruiting top talent is a critical function of any HR department. An HRMS system can significantly streamline the recruitment process by automating many of the tasks involved. From posting job ads to tracking applications and scheduling interviews, an HRMS can handle it all.

Automation of Administrative Tasks

HRMS systems can automate repetitive administrative tasks, freeing up HR professionals to focus on more strategic activities. For example, an HRMS can automatically screen resumes based on predefined criteria, schedule interviews, and send out automated emails to candidates.

Enhanced Candidate Experience

A streamlined recruitment process not only benefits HR but also improves the candidate experience. An HRMS system provides a seamless application process, timely communication, and easy access to information, enhancing the overall candidate experience.

Data-Driven Decision Making

HRMS systems provide detailed analytics and reporting capabilities that can help HR professionals make data-driven decisions. For example, an HRMS can track the source of the most successful hires, helping HR to focus their recruitment efforts on the most effective channels.

2. Improved Employee Onboarding

Employee onboarding is a crucial step in the employee lifecycle. A well-structured onboarding process can lead to higher employee satisfaction and retention rates. An HRMS system can revolutionize the onboarding process by automating and streamlining it.

Personalized Onboarding Plans

An HRMS system can create personalized onboarding plans for new hires, ensuring that they receive the training and resources they need to succeed in their roles. This can include automated workflows, task lists, and access to relevant documents and training materials.

Seamless Integration

An HRMS system can integrate with other systems used by the company, such as payroll and benefits administration, ensuring that new hires are set up in all necessary systems from day one. This reduces the administrative burden on HR and ensures a smooth onboarding process.

Ongoing Support

An HRMS system can provide ongoing support to new hires through self-service portals and access to training materials. This helps new employees quickly get up to speed and feel supported as they transition into their new roles.

3. Enhanced Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is a key driver of productivity and retention. An HRMS system can help improve employee engagement in several ways.

Performance Management

An HRMS system can provide tools for continuous performance management, including goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback. This helps employees stay aligned with company objectives and receive regular feedback on their performance.

Employee Recognition

An HRMS system can include employee recognition programs, allowing employees to recognize and reward their peers for their contributions. This can boost morale and create a positive work environment.

Employee Surveys

An HRMS system can facilitate regular employee surveys to gather feedback on various aspects of the workplace. This feedback can be used to identify areas for improvement and take action to address employee concerns.

4. Efficient Payroll and Benefits Administration

Payroll and benefits administration can be time-consuming and complex. An HRMS system can streamline these processes and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Automated Payroll Processing

An HRMS system can automate payroll processing, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. This includes calculating wages, taxes, and deductions, and generating pay stubs.

Benefits Administration

An HRMS system can simplify benefits administration by providing a self-service portal where employees can enroll in and manage their benefits. This reduces the administrative burden on HR and ensures that employees have easy access to their benefits information.

Compliance

An HRMS system can help ensure compliance with various labor laws and regulations by automating compliance-related tasks and providing regular updates on changes in legislation. This reduces the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties.

5. Data Management and Analytics

Data is a valuable asset for any business. An HRMS system can help manage and analyze HR data to provide valuable insights.

Centralized Data Management

An HRMS system provides a centralized repository for all HR data, making it easy to access and manage. This includes employee records, payroll information, benefits data, and more.

Advanced Analytics

An HRMS system can provide advanced analytics capabilities, allowing HR professionals to analyze data and identify trends. For example, an HRMS can track employee turnover rates, identify the causes of turnover, and develop strategies to improve retention.

Data Security

An HRMS system ensures the security and confidentiality of HR data by implementing robust security measures. This includes data encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

6. Regulatory Compliance

Compliance with labor laws and regulations is a critical aspect of HR management. An HRMS system can help ensure compliance and reduce the risk of non-compliance.

Automated Compliance Reporting

An HRMS system can automate compliance reporting, ensuring that all necessary reports are generated accurately and on time. This includes reports related to payroll, benefits, and employee records.

Regular Updates

An HRMS system provides regular updates on changes in labor laws and regulations, ensuring that HR professionals are always informed about the latest requirements. This helps to ensure that the company remains compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

Audit Trails

An HRMS system provides audit trails for all HR activities, making it easy to track and verify compliance-related tasks. This can be especially useful during audits or investigations.

7. Scalability and Flexibility

As businesses grow and evolve, their HR needs change. An HRMS system can provide the scalability and flexibility needed to support this growth.

Scalable Solutions

An HRMS system can scale to accommodate the growing needs of a business. This includes adding new users, expanding functionality, and integrating with other systems.

Customizable Workflows

An HRMS system can provide customizable workflows to meet the unique needs of the business. This includes creating custom workflows for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and more.

Adaptability

An HRMS system can adapt to changes in the business environment, such as changes in labor laws or shifts in business strategy. This ensures that the HRMS system remains relevant and effective over time.

Conclusion

Implementing an HRMS system can revolutionize your business operations by streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and providing valuable insights. From recruitment and onboarding to payroll and compliance, an HRMS system can transform how your business manages its human resources. By leveraging the power of an HRMS system, businesses can create a more productive, engaged, and compliant workforce, driving long-term success.

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Summary of My endless runner games

Similarities:

Endless Running Mechanics:

All these games are endless runners where the player controls a character running through a procedurally generated or endless level, aiming to avoid obstacles and collect items.

Obstacle Avoidance:

Each game requires players to swipe or tap to jump, slide, or change lanes to dodge obstacles that appear in the path.

Collectibles:

Players collect items such as coins, tokens, or power-ups during their run to achieve high scores or unlock upgrades.

Power-ups and Boosts:

All games feature power-ups or boosts that help players in their run, making it easier to avoid obstacles or gather more collectibles.

Replayability:

The core gameplay loop encourages repeated attempts to beat high scores or complete objectives, enhancing replayability.

Differences:

Theme and Aesthetics:

Cookie Run: OvenBreak: Whimsical, cookie-themed world with colorful, cartoonish art.

Minion Rush: Integrated with the "Despicable Me" franchise, featuring Minions and movie-themed environments.

Jetpack Joyride: Futuristic, sci-fi theme with a focus on jetpack-based movement.

Subway Surfers: Urban, graffiti-style aesthetic with a focus on subway and street environments.

Temple Run: Ancient, adventurous theme with a focus on escaping from mythical creatures.

Character Abilities:

Cookie Run: OvenBreak: Each Cookie character has unique abilities and skills.

Minion Rush: Minions have costume-based abilities and power-ups.

Jetpack Joyride: The player uses different jetpacks with varying effects.

Subway Surfers: The character’s abilities are relatively uniform, with power-ups providing additional benefits.

Temple Run: Features a more straightforward character with limited abilities, focusing more on dodging and running.

Game Structure and Objectives:

Cookie Run: OvenBreak: Focuses on missions, character upgrades, and story elements.

Minion Rush: Emphasizes mission completion and movie-themed environments.

Jetpack Joyride: Centers on high scores with varied jetpack options and less emphasis on character progression.

Subway Surfers: Known for its consistent daily challenges and global leaderboards.

Temple Run: Features simple objectives with a focus on distance and survival.

Success Factors:

Cookie Run: OvenBreak:

Success Factors: Rich character variety, engaging power-ups, vibrant art style, and regular updates. The mix of strategy and character customization appeals to a broad audience.

Challenges: Complex progression systems may be overwhelming for some players.

Minion Rush:

Success Factors: Strong brand integration with the "Despicable Me" franchise, themed environments, and character-based power-ups.

Challenges: Gameplay can feel repetitive, and reliance on in-app purchases may deter some players.

Jetpack Joyride:

Success Factors: Innovative jetpack mechanics, humor, and varied upgrades. Its simplicity and high replayability make it accessible and fun.

Challenges: Lack of deeper progression or narrative may make it less engaging over time.

Subway Surfers:

Success Factors: Simple controls, consistent updates, global leaderboards, and vibrant visuals. Its accessibility and frequent content updates keep players engaged.

Challenges: The gameplay can become repetitive without significant changes in mechanics or objectives.

Temple Run:

Success Factors: Pioneering the endless runner genre with innovative controls and gameplay. Its core mechanics laid the foundation for future games in the genre.

Challenges: The original game’s mechanics might feel outdated compared to newer entries with more complex systems and visuals.

Potential Improvements:

Cookie Run: OvenBreak:

Improvement: Simplify or streamline the progression system to reduce complexity. Enhance the onboarding experience for new players.

Minion Rush:

Improvement: Increase gameplay variety and reduce reliance on in-app purchases. Introduce more engaging and varied missions.

Jetpack Joyride:

Improvement: Incorporate more character progression elements or a storyline to add depth to the experience. Regularly update content to maintain player interest.

Subway Surfers:

Improvement: Add more varied gameplay mechanics or challenges to prevent repetitiveness. Introduce deeper character customization or progression systems.

Temple Run:

Improvement: Modernize visuals and introduce new mechanics or features to keep up with contemporary endless runners. Consider adding more varied objectives or story elements.

These insights into similarities, differences, success factors, and potential improvements can help in understanding what works well in each game and what could be refined to enhance the gaming experience.

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Understanding the Different Types of Railway Insulators – Applications and Benefits

Railway infrastructure is a critical component of transportation systems worldwide, facilitating the movement of passengers and goods efficiently and safely.  Within this infrastructure, railway insulators play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of various electrical systems.  In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the different types of railway insulators, their applications, and the benefits they offer in enhancing the efficiency and safety of railway operations.

Railway Insulators and Bushings:  An Overview

Railway insulators and bushings are essential components designed to electrically isolate conductive elements within railway systems, preventing unwanted current leakage and ensuring the integrity of electrical circuits.  These components are used in a wide range of applications, including traction power supply systems, signaling equipment, overhead catenary systems, and railway electrification infrastructure.

25 kV Epoxy Housing for VCB:  A Key Component in Railway Electrification

One of the critical applications of railway insulators is in the electrification of railway lines, particularly in high-speed and high-capacity rail networks.  In this context, 25 kV epoxy housing for Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCB) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of electrical power to trains and associated infrastructure.

These insulators are specifically designed to withstand the high voltages and mechanical stresses encountered in railway electrification systems.  The epoxy housing provides excellent insulation properties while offering robust protection against environmental factors such as moisture, pollution, and UV radiation.  As a result, 25 kV epoxy housings for VCBs are widely used in railway electrification projects worldwide, providing reliable performance and long-term durability.

Railway Roof Feedthrough 25 kV Bushings:  Enabling Reliable Power Transmission

In railway electrification systems, ensuring the seamless transmission of power from overhead catenary wires to onboard electrical systems is crucial for the efficient operation of trains.  Railway roof feedthrough 25 kV bushings play a vital role in facilitating this power transmission by providing a reliable electrical connection between the overhead wires and the train's electrical equipment.

These bushings are specifically designed to withstand the dynamic operating conditions experienced by railway rolling stock, including vibration, thermal cycling, and mechanical shock.  By providing a secure and insulated feedthrough point on the train's roof, these bushings enable uninterrupted power transmission, ensuring smooth and reliable operation of onboard systems such as traction motors, lighting, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning).

Outdoor Post Insulators for Railways:  Ensuring Safe and Reliable Operation

Outdoor post insulators are another essential component used in railway electrification systems to support overhead catenary wires and provide electrical insulation between the wires and supporting structures.  These insulators are typically installed along railway tracks at regular intervals to ensure the proper alignment and spacing of overhead wires while preventing electrical arcing and flashovers.

Designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, outdoor post insulators for railways are constructed from high-strength materials such as porcelain, polymer, or composite materials.  These materials offer excellent electrical insulation properties, mechanical strength, and resistance to weathering, pollution, and vandalism, ensuring the long-term reliability and safety of railway electrification infrastructure.

Benefits of Different Types of Railway Insulators

Enhanced Safety:  Railway insulators play a crucial role in ensuring the safe operation of electrified railway systems by preventing electrical faults, arc flash incidents, and equipment damage.

Improved Reliability:  By providing effective electrical insulation and protection against environmental factors, railway insulators help maintain the integrity and reliability of electrical circuits and equipment, minimizing downtime and service disruptions.

Optimized Performance:  The use of high-quality insulators and bushings in railway electrification systems results in optimized performance, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced operational stability, contributing to the overall efficiency of railway operations.

Long-Term Durability:  Railway insulators and bushings are designed to withstand the rigors of railway environments, including exposure to vibration, mechanical stress, temperature variations, and environmental hazards, ensuring long-term durability and reliable performance.

Conclusion

In conclusion, railway insulators and bushings play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of railway electrification systems worldwide.  From 25 kV epoxy housings for VCBs to outdoor post insulators for railways, each type of insulator serves a specific purpose in enabling the seamless transmission of electrical power within railway infrastructure.  By understanding the different types of railway insulators, their applications, and the benefits they offer, railway operators and infrastructure providers can make informed decisions to optimize the performance and reliability of their systems, ultimately enhancing the safety and efficiency of railway operations.

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SAP SF MODULE

Title: SAP SuccessFactors: A Modular Guide to Transforming Your HR

Introduction:

Human Resources (HR) departments are pivotal in driving organizational success in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. SAP SuccessFactors (SF) is a powerful ally, transforming traditional HR into a strategic force with its cloud-based suite of HR modules. In this blog, we’ll explore these modules and how they can revolutionize your HR processes.

What is SAP SuccessFactors?

SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) solution that streamlines and optimizes HR functions. It offers a comprehensive array of modules, each addressing specific HR needs. Whether you want to enhance employee engagement, optimize talent management, or gain actionable HR insights, SuccessFactors delivers the tools for success.

Key SAP SuccessFactors Modules

Let’s break down some of the most potent SAP SF modules:

Employee Central: The core of SuccessFactors. It serves as a centralized HR system of record, housing employee data, payroll, time and attendance, organizational structures, and more.

Recruiting: Streamlines your hiring processes with powerful tools for job postings, applicant tracking, candidate management, and seamless onboarding of new hires.

Onboarding: This provides a welcoming and structured experience for new employees. It automates tasks, provides essential information, and fosters early engagement.

Performance & Goals: Aligns employee goals with organizational objectives, fosters regular feedback, and drives continuous performance improvement.

Compensation: Helps you design and manage competitive compensation plans, ensuring fair and performance-based rewards.

Succession & Development: This department identifies future leaders, develops development plans, and creates a pipeline of talent for critical roles.

Learning: Offers a robust employee training and development platform, supporting diverse learning styles and tracking progress.

Benefits of Using SAP SuccessFactors

Improved Efficiency and Automation: Replaces manual, error-prone processes, saving valuable time and resources for HR teams.

Enhanced Employee Experience: Delivers personalized, self-service HR portals, fostering employee engagement and satisfaction.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Provides powerful analytics and reporting to uncover HR insights, drive informed decisions, and improve strategic workforce planning.

Global Scalability: Supports multinational organizations with a cloud-based system accommodating multi-country regulations and compliance.

Continuous Innovation: Benefits from regular updates and new feature releases, ensuring your HR technology stays at the cutting edge.

Getting Started with SAP SuccessFactors

Implementing SAP SuccessFactors takes careful planning. Here’s how to begin:

Assess Your Needs: Identify your HR pain points and areas for improvement.

Choose the Right Modules: Map those needs to specific SuccessFactors modules.

Partner with an Expert: Consider a certified SAP SuccessFactors consultant to ensure a smooth implementation.

Conclusion

SAP SuccessFactors is a game-changer, empowering HR to catalyze business growth. Its modular approach lets you tailor a solution to your organization’s unique needs. If you’re ready to modernize your HR, exploring SAP SuccessFactors is an investment you won’t regret.

You can find more information about  SAP HR in this  SAP HR Link

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SAP HCM

Title: The Power of SAP HCM: Transforming Your HR Operations

Introduction

A robust Human Capital Management (HCM) system is crucial in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. This is where SAP HCM enters the picture. SAP HCM is a comprehensive suite designed to streamline and optimize all core HR processes, delivering efficiency across your entire organization. Let’s explore what makes SAP HCM so powerful.

What is SAP HCM?

SAP HCM, previously known as SAP HR, sits at the heart of SAP’s newer Human Experience Management (HXM) suite, SAP SuccessFactors. It’s a cloud-based solution offering a range of modules to manage the entire employee lifecycle, including:

Recruitment and Onboarding: Attract, source, hire, and seamlessly onboard the best talent.

Talent Management: Develop employees with performance management, goal setting, succession planning, and training.

Core HR (Personnel Administration): Manage essential employee data, payroll, time, and attendance.

Workforce Analytics and Reporting: Get real-time data insights to support strategic decision-making.

Why Choose SAP HCM?

Improved Employee Experience (EX): SAP HCM puts the employee at the center with intuitive self-service portals, fostering engagement and driving satisfaction.

Boost HR Efficiency: Automate manual HR tasks, saving time and resources while reducing errors.

Streamlined Global Operations: Manage HR processes consistently and competently across countries and regions.

Data-Driven Empowerment: Robust analytics tools enable strategic workforce planning and evidence-based decision-making.

Scalability and Adaptability: SAP HCM is flexible and grows with your business, adjusting to changing HR needs.

Key SAP HCM Modules

While it’s impossible to cover every module or feature, here’s a glimpse into some of the most critical SAP HCM solutions:

Organizational Management: Build your organization’s hierarchical structure, reporting lines, and job descriptions.

Personnel Administration: Centrally manage employee records, contact information, and crucial HR data.

Time Management: Track work schedules absences, calculate leave entitlements, and streamline time-administration processes.

Payroll: Accurately process payroll, meet local tax regulations, and handle benefits complexities.

The Future with SAP SuccessFactors

SAP HCM is continually evolving, and with the introduction of the broader SAP SuccessFactors suite, HR departments now have access to even more advanced tools and features. This includes solutions for continuous performance management, social collaboration, engaging learning experiences, and an emphasis on the holistic employee journey, transforming HCM into HXM (Human Experience Management).

Getting Started with SAP HCM

If you’re looking to unlock efficiency, improve employee satisfaction, and gain valuable HR insights, exploring SAP HCM is a worthwhile venture. Careful planning and teaming up with an experienced SAP implementation partner will ensure your SAP HCM journey is successful. https://youtu.be/61LqSu0GI-Y

You can find more information about SAP HR in this SAP HR Link

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