Every leader wants their team to be more productive, but simply demanding higher output and greater focus won’t get you very far. To get a handle on how your team should spend their time in order to achieve more, you must outline specific goals. Goals allow you to decide what “productivity” really looks like and… Read more »
What Does Loyalty Mean to Your Workforce?
Every manager knows employee loyalty isn’t what it used to be just a few decades ago. The days of working for one company your entire career are long gone, and young people are hopping jobs as often as once every 15 months. Many employers are struggling to solve the loyalty puzzle; fortunately, there are ways… Read more »
The Benefits of a Relationship-Focused Recruiting Process
The biggest roadblock to recruiting success in the agriculture industry is a reactive approach. All too often, companies wait until someone leaves a position before scrambling into action, posting the opening and waiting for talent to apply. Unfortunately, the best candidates are not always the people actively looking for new jobs. The vast majority of… Read more »
Is Perfectionism Destroying Your Hiring Process?
Every hiring manager has a vision of their “perfect” candidate. But some are unwilling to settle for anything less than perfection. If a candidate doesn’t check off every box on their wish list, that candidate is summarily rejected. However, this type of approach is likely costing you great hires. It’s good to have high standards,… Read more »
Fostering Team Competition
There is always a bit of natural competition that exists among a sales team. Good salespeople push themselves and thrive on surpassing their goals. However, it’s important to foster healthy competition that generates productivity and camaraderie, as opposed to unhealthy competition that ultimately damages team relationships. Keep these tips in mind to foster the right… Read more »
Teamwork Skills to Look for in all Employees
Teamwork skills are critical success factors in today’s collaborative culture. Nobody works in a bubble, and when you’re hiring for open roles, it is important to identify candidates who have the ability to contribute effectively to a team. These are the teamwork skills you should look for in every employee, whether they are working full… Read more »
Spot the Signs of a Bad Hire
Filling an open role on your team is always a relief. There is a great deal of excitement that follows making a new hire. Unfortunately, not every new hire lives up to expectations. Keep an eye out for these signs you may have made a bad hire. Warning Signs of a Bad Hire Here are… Read more »
Expand Your Candidate Pool
It would be great if you woke up tomorrow to find qualified salespeople banging down your door to work for you, but that’s not the world we live in. Most hiring managers struggle to find the right people for ag sales roles. Fortunately, there is a way to expand your candidate pool and locate the… Read more »
How to Hire for Culture
As the way we think about work evolves in the modern era, it is important to hire not just for skills, but for cultural alignment, as well. Employees whose values align with the mission and values of your organization more easily buy into what you’re trying to achieve, which leads to better engagement, higher productivity… Read more »
How Can a Staffing Partner Find Hidden Agriculture Industry Talent?
Does it ever feel like good agriculture industry talent is hard to find? You’re not alone. Lots of people in the ag business struggle to find great people. So, just where is the talent hiding? The answer: They are right under your nose. You just have to know who to partner with to find them.… Read more »