Throughout the COVID-10 pandemic, much attention has been placed on industries like hospitality, recreation and airlines, but what about the agriculture industry? How has COVID changed our industry for the foreseeable future? Uncertainty Rules The Day Consumers have obviously still needed to eat throughout the pandemic, but there has been significant instability in the market since March of 2020. For… Read more »
Why Culture Matters in The Agricultural Industry
Your company culture is the personality of your agriculture business and informs the norms of day-to-day work at your organization. While your culture is unique to your company, it is important to understand that your culture has a direct impact on your bottom line. Culture Influences Long-Term Retention If you’ve ever worked for a company with a… Read more »
5 Hiring Challenges and How To Overcome Them
If you are experiencing hiring challenges at your agriculture company, you are not alone. Here are some of the most common challenges hiring managers are facing today and tips to overcome them. 1. You Aren’t Finding Qualified Candidates Although unemployment remains high due to COVID-19, employers are still struggling to find qualified candidates for open… Read more »
How Filling Agricultural Job Vacancies With a Recruiter Can Save You Money
Great sales and marketing employees can be hard to find in the agriculture sector, but a single bad hire can eat into the bottom line. The longer you take to fill a vacant job and the more misaligned the new hire is, the more money you’ve wasted. The good news is you can save money… Read more »
How to Better Incorporate Social Media Conversations for Your Agricultural Company
It’s easy to think of social media as a place for individuals to post pictures of themselves and share their opinions on everything from breakfast foods to politics. However, social media is so much more. When used strategically, it is a place to communicate with customers and build your own community. Is your agriculture company… Read more »
5 Reasons Why You Should Work With an Agricultural Recruiter to Find Your Next Executive
Finding talent for critical roles in the agriculture sector can be a challenge, and the higher up the ladder that role, the more difficult it can be to find the right person. Executives must have more than just the right experience, they must also buy into the company’s mission vision and values. Finding just the… Read more »
Top Safety Concerns in Agriculture
June is National Safety Month. Agriculture is one of the most important founding industries of this country. Unfortunately, it also comes with plenty of safety hazards. Let’s take a look at the top safety concerns in agriculture and easy tips to help employees avoid injuries on the job. Rising Temperatures Depending on where you are… Read more »
2020 Hiring Trends: How Will Social Media Impact Agricultural Recruiting?
Do you still think that using social media to recruit is a fad? If so, you’re probably missing out on great candidates. Social media is absolutely necessary to attract and build relationships with passive candidates, build your employer brand and find candidates who are a great cultural fit. It’s not too late to start using social media to find great… Read more »
Spring Cleaning 101: 3 Things Every Employer Needs to Do in the Spring
Spring cleaning is an annual tradition in many homes. As days grow longer and the air gets warmer, people open up their doors and windows to let fresh air in and clean out all of the dirt and dust that has accumulated through the winter. Spring cleaning can also be applied to your agriculture business to brush away the… Read more »
How Mobile Apps are Changing the Hiring Game for the Agriculture Industry in 2020
Mobile apps are changing the way companies recruit, and in 2020 more companies will get on board. Why is mobile so important? More than two-thirds of American adults have smartphones, and nearly 50% use those phones to search for jobs. If your ag business isn’t leveraging mobile for recruiting, you could be missing out on great candidates… Read more »