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As we begin a new year, Morris Bixby would like to share some trends we are seeing in this candidate driven market and how we can help you find the candidates you need to succeed. Over the past three years the hiring market has shifted. In 2020 when Covid hit, agriculture hiring reduced substantially and… Read more »
A growing number of agricultural companies are searching for ways to reduce carbon emissions. Increasing their production rates while shrinking their carbon footprints helps meet global consumption demands as the population grows. Environmental researchers are creating advancements that improve conservation and reduce global food insecurity. These systems help enhance sustainability to meet environmental preservation goals.… Read more »
The agriculture industry impacts many sectors of the economy both locally and internationally. Farmers, supermarkets, restaurants, and the public need to understand what is happening in the industry and how it may affect the production and distribution of food. The trends that are happening now will affect what happens in the coming years. Discover five… Read more »
The coronavirus pandemic caused employers to refigure how their employees performed their work. With the majority of the workforce shifting to remote work, companies discovered that the process saved a substantial amount of time and money. This led to rethinking how work should be performed to further optimize productivity going forward. Here are four workforce… Read more »
Think job candidates rarely lie? Think again. According to a study from CareerBuilder, 75 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. Ask The Same Questions in… Read more »
Surprisingly to some, agriculture is one of the largest industries in the United States. Its sectors are diverse and range from farms and forestry to textile manufacturing and foodservice. In fact, America is one of the world’s top exporters and the largest market for agricultural products. This nation is the #1 producer and exporter of… Read more »
Morris Bixby Group, a leading agribusiness search firm providing the highest quality professional recruiting and career advancement services since 2000, is pleased to announce Louis H. Lucas has joined the firm as Director of Business Development Agriculture. Louis comes to Morris Bixby after a 41-year career with Bayer and Monsanto. Over his career, Louis worked in sales,… Read more »
The world’s population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, which means global agricultural production must increase by nearly 70% to meet that demand. The agriculture industry is turning to smart farming to achieve necessary targets, leaning on the Internet of Things for functions like data collection, analytics and expanded production. High Tech Farming Trends Technology in farming is nothing new. For years,… Read more »
The agriculture industry influences almost every sector of our national and global economies. Because agriculture is the backbone of our country, it’s important to understand what’s going on in the industry and what trends are coming down the pike. A Push to Attract Younger Farmers Young people are not entering farming in the same numbers… Read more »
Bad hires are costly for your organization in terms of money, time, resources and decreased team morale. One of the best ways to hedge against a bad hire comes in the form of a step that is often glossed over: reference checks. Many companies consider employment verification a reference check, but it’s important to collect strong… Read more »