Top talent is harder to come by. Attracting and retaining valuable employees is now a focus for many industry leaders. A recent survey by HR consultants, Manpower, revealed that almost 40 percent of employers worldwide are experiencing a talent shortage. The first impressions of a potential employer can determine the outcome of a hiring process.… Read more »
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Soft Skills to Look for in Top Sales and Marketing Professionals
A person who is interested in others can sell. Most people warm to someone who is interested in what they have to say. Moreover, only by listening can a salesperson determine what the customer or client wants, and what the client wants is not always what they need. Therefore, a skilled sales or marketing professional… Read more »
Hiring for Growth Potential
The agriculture and animal science industry is at the forefront of global movements towards more sustainable farming methods. Worldwatch Report 188 reports on efforts including soil fertility, agroforestry, green manure, urban agriculture, water conservation, recycling, and the preservation of biodiversity and indigenous breeds. With such a focus on the future and sustainability, companies require employees… Read more »
Is Your Company Suffering from Attrition?
The Sustainable Food Project Expo Milano 2015 is drawing attention to the need for the global agricultural industry to focus on investment in people. The project highlights the tendency of today’s younger generation to select careers in IT, education, or healthcare rather than agriculture. Couple this phenomenon with an increasingly competitive labor market and it… Read more »
Planning Your Strategic Staffing Strategy
The agriculture industry is unique. Seasonal variations in demand make planning essential. Without a realistic assessment of the number of employees and the skills required to keep up, your resources can be stretched too thin. When demand peaks, so does the amount of stress on your staff. Additionally, many organizations and companies depend on the… Read more »
Does Your Company Culture Attract Top Talent?
In 2014, the number of jobs posted for the agricultural sector was nearly 5,400 each month throughout the U.S. and Canada, with the largest number of posted jobs located in the Midwest region of the U.S. But commodity prices have somewhat restricted the need to hire at last year’s pace. In this economy hiring the… Read more »
Washington, Illinois Tornado
You might have heard about the Washington, Illinois tornado in the news. Morris Bixby Group wanted to let all of our clients and candidates know that all employees and their families are okay and the office is up and running. You can contact us at our normal phone numbers and emails. Thank you for all… Read more »
Jordan Morris Joins Morris Bixby Group
We are very pleased to announce the addition of Jordan Morris to Morris Bixby Group. Jordan joined Morris Bixby Group on September 4, 2012 as an Executive Consultant. Jordan comes to us most recently from Hub International where he was a Risk Management Consultant targeting large companies in the agriculture sector. We expect him to… Read more »
Stop Losing Your Best People
As the economy begins to pick back up, your top performers may end up getting offers from other companies. In past downturns and recoveries, many talented people jumped ship, especially when they perceived there was more opportunity elsewhere. So what can you do to retain your best people? The key is to identify your top… Read more »