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Are you having trouble finding quality talent? If so, you may need to update your hiring process. Analyzing your hiring process helps uncover the issues that need resolution. Solving these problems helps increase the number of quality candidates you can interview and hire. If you are having trouble finding quality talent, you can use these… Read more »
Are you aware of how much time and money working with a recruitment firm can help you save when hiring? If you have not yet worked with a firm, you may be surprised at the benefits. As a manager, you always are looking for cost-effective ways to manage your team. Therefore, you should try working… Read more »
Preparing your staffing needs for an uncertain business climate can be challenging. You cannot know whether to plan for leaner times, increased growth, or both. However, even when the anticipated future is unclear, you must complete strategic workforce planning for how you imagine things might be. You also may need to update key aspects of… Read more »
A 2021 study shows that organizations that effectively support working parents have an 86% reduction in the number of employees who want to leave the company. This is especially important as The Great Resignation continues. Because the majority of the workforce consists of working parents, it is in your best interest to support the working… Read more »
Owning an agricultural business is rewarding. However, it also comes with significant risks. Working in agriculture can be risky. Injuries and fatalities can occur without the proper safety measures and practices in place. Fortunately, you can take steps to increase the safety of your agricultural operating practices. These guidelines can help. Implement these three tips… Read more »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) exists to develop and enforce safety and health standards. It also provides education, training, and assistance to follow these standards. OSHA standards apply to meatpacking houses. Workers are exposed to high levels of risk for injury or illness. Failure to follow OSHA standards can result in violations. Even… Read more »
Because it takes a certain type of employee to work in agriculture, you should be looking for specific traits when hiring. These traits include strength, technical skills, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification. Look for these three characteristics when hiring agricultural employees. 1. Strength Most agricultural workers spend the majority of their time engaged in… Read more »
Finding agriculture candidates who fit your business needs is challenging. The process takes a significant amount of time to establish connections with the best talent. This is why having a hiring plan is so important. Knowing what you’re looking for helps you reach your goal. You can accomplish this objective in a few steps. Follow… Read more »
Prioritization of tasks can be challenging. Everything often seems to be equally important. There’s only so much time to accomplish everything. Of course, managing workloads is important for reaching deadlines. This is why prioritization matters. Helping your employees prioritize their tasks improves collaboration toward team goals. It also helps with time management and stress relief.… Read more »
Effective employee management provides many benefits for your agricultural team. Among them are increased employee engagement, productivity, and quality of work. However, understanding how to manage your team isn’t always easy. There are many approaches you can take. The key is to find what works for both you and your team. You may need to… Read more »