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Hiring the right manager for your agricultural team can be difficult. You want a candidate with the right mix of hard and soft skills to thrive in the role. The following examples can provide guidance for the types of questions that may uncover the valuable insight you are looking for from each candidate. Choose… Read more »
The first few weeks after bringing aboard a new hire are the most challenging. You need to help your employee adjust to their team and get comfortable in their role. Because this can be overwhelming for them, you need to make the transition as smooth as possible. The better your new hire can adapt,… Read more »
Your candidate experience is the series of interactions a job seeker has with your company throughout your hiring process. These interactions include all communication that a candidate receives from your brand messaging, software systems, or employees. You want each of these interactions to be as positive as possible so that the candidates want to… Read more »
Part of attracting the best agricultural candidates involves offering attractive benefits. In addition to health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid vacation, the majority of job seekers are looking for additional ways to earn income or gain help covering life expenses. By offering the benefits that most other employers do not, you increase the odds… 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 »
Hiring the best employees is a challenging process. You want candidates who are engaged, productive and focused on the future. They have a positive impact on your team, employee morale, and company goals. This is why having a hiring plan in place can increase your success. Implement these tips to add the best employees to… Read more »
Better hiring practices don’t have to be difficult. It takes more than an online job posting to find your next top performer. A successful business is dependent on the people who work there. And when you’re in the market for new staff, you don’t want ‘anybody’ to take on the job; you want the best… Read more »