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 »
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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 »
How To Find Candidates Who Aren’t Looking For a Job
Whether candidates are plentiful or hard to come by, it can always be challenging to attract, recruit and hire exceptional talent. If you rely on traditional, reactionary methods of sourcing talent, you’ll always find yourself behind the proverbial eight ball. The fact is the best candidates are already employed and aren’t actively looking for a job. To… Read more »
Why Culture Matters in The Agricultural Industry
Your company culture is the personality of your agriculture business and informs the norms of day-to-day work at your organization. While your culture is unique to your company, it is important to understand that your culture has a direct impact on your bottom line. Culture Influences Long-Term Retention If you’ve ever worked for a company with a… Read more »
5 Hiring Challenges and How To Overcome Them
If you are experiencing hiring challenges at your agriculture company, you are not alone. Here are some of the most common challenges hiring managers are facing today and tips to overcome them. 1. You Aren’t Finding Qualified Candidates Although unemployment remains high due to COVID-19, employers are still struggling to find qualified candidates for open… Read more »