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Passive job seekers are employed and not actively engaged in the job market. However, these professionals are open to hearing about opportunities and potentially changing jobs. Pursuing passive job seekers can help unlock hidden talent. Because the current demand for skilled talent is far greater than the supply, there is strong competition in hiring. As… Read more »
Building resiliency in your workforce during uncertain economic times provides your agricultural business with a competitive edge. Predicting and planning for disruptions helps your employees overcome them. Your workforce’s ability to adapt during uncertain economic times helps your organization thrive. You can use the following methods to cultivate resiliency for business growth. Choose among these… Read more »
Calculating the time and money spent on your hiring process, recruitment marketing costs, and revenue per employee provides insight into how much hiring the wrong person can hurt your business. These results affect your bottom line. Hiring the wrong person elevates your expenses related to hiring, onboarding, and training replacements. These losses quickly add up… 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 »
Customizing your recruitment strategies increases your company’s hiring success. Personalizing your approach to recruitment helps find the types of candidates you want to fill your hiring needs. Recruiting the right candidates saves time and money on hiring, onboarding, and training. Bringing aboard professionals who remain long-term reduces the need to repeat the recruitment process due… Read more »
Navigating the post-pandemic job market can be challenging. What employees want now is different than what they wanted three years ago. The increasing desire for work-life balance means the need to provide remote or hybrid work arrangements and flexible schedules. Also, the growing range of opportunities means employers must offer increased compensation and benefits to… Read more »
Quiet quitting involves fulfilling the minimum job requirements and not putting in more time or effort than needed. The employee does the bare minimum to continue to collect a paycheck. They do not arrive early, stay late, or participate in non-mandatory meetings. A 2022 Gallup survey suggested that at least 50% of the US workforce… 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 »
Your onboarding process significantly impacts your employee attraction and retention rates. It shows new hires what your company culture is like, how they fit with their team, and what is expected of them. As a result, providing the best possible onboarding experience is essential. Everyone involved with onboarding must show new hires they are welcome… Read more »
The Great Resignation is expected to continue throughout 2023. As a result, retaining employees will be more important than ever. According to the iCIMS 2023 Workforce Report, 33% of workers will look for new jobs before the year ends. This is especially impactful for small and medium businesses. Losing an employee in a smaller workforce… Read more »