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Diversity is about employee differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, ability, religion, sexual orientation, and other personal characteristics. Inclusion is about how well employees’ perspectives, contributions, and differences are valued and respected. Equity is about treating all employees fairly and providing access to equal opportunities based on their individual needs. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion… Read more »
Hiring an employee costs a significant amount of money. The salary and benefits, employment taxes, and time needed to onboard and train quickly add up. This is why knowing your return on investment (ROI) for hiring an employee is important. You must be able to clearly define what you want your new hire to… Read more »
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 »
Having a database of candidates interested in working for your company provides a variety of benefits. You always have qualified workers, including passive candidates, to contact. You also may have access to previous applicants with the expertise required to fill a current opening. Plus, knowing which candidates to contact for a position lets you decrease… Read more »
Today’s corporate culture is dynamic, and the only real constant is change. Hiring for adaptability in the ag sector is critical in order to build a modern, agile team. Adaptability is important because company priorities and processes change on a dime in response to new demands or new pressures in the market. Effective employees are… Read more »