Ideally, all of your employees would be happy all day, every day. Realistically, however, you will encounter unhappy employees from time to time. The reasons why employees become unhappy can vary – they may be related to their responsibilities, company culture, coworker conflict, or even personal issues. No matter the source, it is important to… Read more »
Why You Should Grow Your Talent Pool From Within
Finding talented candidates in today’s market is a challenge. From low unemployment to baby boomer retirements to skill gaps and more, employers are struggling to find well-aligned candidates. However, by growing your talent pool from within, you can find great candidates and control recruiting costs. Internal Candidates Save Time Promoting from within removes any uncertainty… Read more »
What is a Job Hopper, and How Can They Hurt Your Business?
For decades, hiring managers avoided hiring job hoppers, but in recent years – thanks to the Millennial penchant for job hopping – there has been a push to give job hoppers a second look. You can find endless justifications for hiring someone who is a serial hopper, but should you take the chance with your… Read more »
How To Motivate A Bored Team
It would be ideal if every employee on your team maintained a continuously high level of motivation and enthusiasm for their work 52 weeks a year. Unfortunately, this is not reality. Boredom can creep in at any time – especially for employees whose jobs involve monotonous or repetitive tasks or for employees who are not… Read more »
Five Ways To Spot a Liar In An Interview
Think job candidates rarely lie? Think again. According to separate studies from both CareerBuilder and HireRight, 75-85 percent of employers say they have caught job applicants lying on their resumes or in job interviews. The good news is, you can learn to spot a liar in an interview if you know what to look for.… Read more »
Are Recruiting Challenges Holding Your Team Back?
In a tight talent market due to low unemployment, unfilled jobs are a common problem in the agriculture industry. Many companies have simply accepted vacancies as a new reality, but recruiting challenges could be holding back your team – and your business. The High Cost Of Recruiting Challenges According to Deloitte, it takes an average… Read more »
How Much Does a Poor Hire Cost?
Every hiring manager knows that a bad hire is expensive, costing anywhere from 25% to 250% of one year’s salary for the role. But it’s not just recruiting costs that figure into the total impact on your bottom line. A bad hire can have a major ripple effect across the organization, significantly raising the total… Read more »
Identifying Your Hiring Needs
When it comes to hiring, many agricultural companies take this approach: When a position opens, they hire for that job. Simple, right? However, many of those same companies also report a constant struggle to find the right people when they need them. Companies that do an excellent job of sourcing talent don’t take this type… Read more »
Strategies to Make Consultants a Part of Your Team
Consultants can help you manage costs, close skill gaps, keep projects on track and keep your team productive. However, those benefits are only able to be realized if you take the necessary steps to make those consultants part of the team. Use these strategies to ensure a smooth transition for both the consultant and your… Read more »
Strategies to Boost Productivity on Your Team
In today’s hyperconnected world, everyone seems to be “busy” all the time. However, there is a distinction between being busy and being productive. It is critical to help facilitate true productivity on your team, but that facilitation can be a challenge for the modern leader, especially if you have one or more remote project managers… Read more »