Out yesterday so starting now and finding it quite hard, as opposed to most people judging by the number of requests for help!
The clue for 8dn might have a typo? Sycophants from society in Asian country (5) Is it YESMAN OR YESMEN? Should it be "Sycophant's...." LERNA seems better for 16ac.
11ac A large number applied to Sweden to engage local female assistants (10, two words, split not given) I have ??????D?YS
1dn Colleague's quiet about insect (6) I have ?????A
all help appreciated!