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 »
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8 Unique Employee Benefits That Could Seal the Deal
Part of attracting the best agricultural candidates involves offering attractive benefits. In addition to health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid vacation, the majority of job seekers are looking for additional ways to earn income or gain help covering life expenses. By offering the benefits that most other employers do not, you increase the odds… Read more »
What Does the Future of Our Workforce Look Like?
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 »
3 Tips to Decide Between Your Final Two Candidates
Finishing your last round of interviews and having to choose between two applicants is a good problem to have. Of course, you need to determine which should receive a job offer. You also need to move quickly to increase your odds of having the candidate you want accept your offer. Use these three tips to… Read more »
Should You Consider Hiring Boomerang Employees?
Boomerang employees are those who work for your company, leave for months or years, then apply to work there again. They may have left because they were asked to, or to pursue other opportunities. The question is, do you bring back these former team members? The answer is, it depends. Find out whether you should… Read more »
Best Practices to Find Passive Agriculture Executives
The best agriculture executives already are employed. Because they are happy in their roles, most are not actively looking for new opportunities. However, because these passive candidates typically are able to make a substantial impact on your business, it can be worth pursuing them. Since most passive agriculture candidates are open to hearing about new… Read more »
How Much Does a Bad Hire Cost You?
Adding qualified members to your agriculture team is important. From the front desk staff to the executive offices, every employee represents your company. This is why bringing aboard a bad hire can be costly. The majority of the time, you lose more than just money. Discover some of the costs of adding a bad agricultural… Read more »
5 Things to Include in Your Agriculture Job Listing
Creating job postings for your agriculture roles helps you add qualified members to your team. Sharing the tasks, responsibilities, requirements, and expectations for a position lets you interview candidates who are committed to carrying them out. When you bring aboard the right new hires, they should have a clear understanding of what they need to… Read more »
Are Virtual Interviews Going to Be a Staple in a Post-Pandemic World?
When social distancing became necessary due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, most companies switched from in-person interviews to virtual ones. Now, as vaccinations continue to reduce the spread of COVID-19, many employers are continuing to favor virtual interviews. The benefits they receive from virtual interviews tend to outweigh the advantages of in-person interviews. This… Read more »
Recruiting Tips to Ensure You Hire the Right Talent
Hiring the best employees is a challenging process. You want candidates who are engaged, productive and focused on the future. They have a positive impact on your team, employee morale, and company goals. This is why having a hiring plan in place can increase your success. Implement these tips to add the best employees to… Read more »