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Strategizing and preparing for future hiring needs is essential for business success. You must be able to hire and retain employees when needed to maintain operations. Assessing and planning for future hiring needs helps you gain access to qualified candidates at the appropriate times. This access helps support organizational growth to remain competitive. Working with… Read more »
Navigation during a hiring freeze can be challenging. Although the freeze likely was initiated to provide economic relief, it can create issues for hiring managers and HR. Employees and applicants often feel uncertain about how a hiring freeze might impact their future with the organization. As a result, employees might not perform their best, and… Read more »
Flexibility and scalability are important in the changing agricultural industry. A firm’s ability to adapt its recruitment services to meet each client’s evolving business needs is essential for success. Partnering with an agricultural recruitment firm provides you with the direct-hire solutions you need to accommodate changing business demands. This agility helps your organization stay competitive.… Read more »
The current labor shortage partly is due to a higher-than-average number of employees quitting their jobs. Many of these employees are retiring, taking roles elsewhere, or joining the gig economy. As a result, a significant number of jobs remain unfilled. Therefore, company leaders must find effective ways to overcome the talent shortage. Implement these tips… Read more »
Do your employees live to work? Or, do they work to live? Employees who live to work typically enjoy their job so much that they lack a balance between their professional and personal responsibilities. In contrast, employees who work to live typically have a healthy balance between their professional and personal responsibilities. Your employees might… Read more »
Writing an effective job description helps attract the right candidates. It sets the proper expectations so that qualified candidates apply. This saves time going through resumes and contacting applicants for interviews. Developing a concise job description helps candidates save time while searching for jobs. They can compare salaries, benefits, perks, and company culture to determine… 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 »
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that over 4 million employees quit their jobs in July 2021. Since then, resignations continue to increase. Among the reasons why employees quit their jobs are poor compensation, disengagement in the work, and no opportunities for professional growth. Other reasons include bad managers and a lack of employer… Read more »
Checking candidate references is an important part of the hiring process. Verifying the information your top candidate provided ensures its accuracy. This helps prevent unpleasant surprises from coming up after the candidate accepts your job offer. Talking with the candidate’s previous supervisors, managers, colleagues, and coworkers provides a clearer idea of what working with the… 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 »