Few people were sad to see 2020 come to an end. And while we are all hopeful for this new year, things won’t go back to “normal” any time soon. However, it is important to take stock of the previous year and learn from the pandemic. Here are five business lessons that many organizations have learned during… Read more »
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Improve Your Leadership Skills in 2021
We can all agree that 2020 is a year we’d like to forget. But it’s important to understand that this year brought us many learning opportunities. Leaders really had to focus on building soft skills to lead their teams through the crisis. As we look to a new year, that need for soft skills will… Read more »
What Smart Farming is Doing to the Agricultural Industry
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 »
Top Agriculture Trends for 2021
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 »
How to Create SMART Goals for Your Team
It is vital for managers to set goals for employees, but if those goals are not useful or well-thought-out, they do nothing to help the employee improve. If the goals are too challenging or not challenging enough, it can negatively impact motivation and drive. It can be demotivating when goals are set unrealistically high and equally demotivating when the… Read more »
What Does the Future of Farming Look Like?
The agriculture industry is always evolving and the need to produce more food for less money keeps American farmers under pressure. Add to that the dwindling number of farms in the country and many people are left to wonder just what the future of farming looks like. While it is impossible to predict where the next 30 years will go, these… Read more »
Should I Ask My Candidate For References?
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 »
Make Your Hiring Process More Efficient With This Audit
If you are struggling to attract quality candidates, don’t assume that the cause is a lack of talent in the market. An inefficient hiring process can actually cause talented people to abandon their application, costing you talent. Before making any assumptions about the talent market, make your hiring process more efficient. Start With Job Descriptions A good job description… Read more »
How to Show Appreciation for Your Employees this Holiday Season
To say this has been a hard year for everyone would be an understatement. Your team has been through a lot, so this year-end holiday season, show your employees how much you appreciate everything they have done for you through challenging times. Don’t Be A Scrooge With PTO Everyone wants time off around the holidays and every now and then, you’ll find… Read more »
How Has COVID Changed the Agricultural Industry?
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 »