Interviews are all about selling yourself. Therefore, it stands to reason you should use the sales tactics you’ve learned over the years to sell yourself as the right candidates for a sales role. After all, if you can’t sell yourself, how will you be able to sell the company’s products and services? Conduct Thorough Research… Read more »
Tips for Sharing Effective Feedback With Candidates
At first thought, it might seem like providing feedback to a job candidate is unnecessary. You’ve made your hiring decision and it’s time to move on, right? However, candidate experience is an important piece of your employer brand. Providing feedback shows you are willing to go the extra mile as an employer, and candidates will… Read more »
What is Your Work Style?
During job interviews, hiring managers will likely ask you about your work style. No, they aren’t looking for a rundown of your office wardrobe. Rather, they are hoping to uncover clues that will help them discern your fitness for the role. Matching your work style to your employer is essential for your success. If your… Read more »
What Does Loyalty Mean to Your Workforce?
Every manager knows employee loyalty isn’t what it used to be just a few decades ago. The days of working for one company your entire career are long gone, and young people are hopping jobs as often as once every 15 months. Many employers are struggling to solve the loyalty puzzle; fortunately, there are ways… Read more »
The Benefits of a Relationship-Focused Recruiting Process
The biggest roadblock to recruiting success in the agriculture industry is a reactive approach. All too often, companies wait until someone leaves a position before scrambling into action, posting the opening and waiting for talent to apply. Unfortunately, the best candidates are not always the people actively looking for new jobs. The vast majority of… Read more »
Time Away? Try These Strategies to Re-Enter the Workforce Successfully
If you had to step out of the workforce for a while, re-entry can be overwhelming. Many people wonder if they are hirable after an absence, and they may fear they won’t be able to pick up their careers where they left off. The truth is, leaving the workforce is a common occurrence. Every day,… Read more »
How Project Management Employees Can Solve Your Hiring Problems
Employees are the backbone of any sales or marketing team. Success depends on your ability to fill positions with the right people and keep your team fully staffed so you can achieve your goals. However, many agriculture companies struggle to fill open full-time positions with skilled employees who add value and fit in with company… Read more »
Teamwork Skills to Look for in all Employees
Teamwork skills are critical success factors in today’s collaborative culture. Nobody works in a bubble, and when you’re hiring for open roles, it is important to identify candidates who have the ability to contribute effectively to a team. These are the teamwork skills you should look for in every employee, whether they are working full… Read more »
Why You Should Hire for Adaptability
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 »
Managing Stress as a Remote Employee
Working from home certainly seems like the ideal scenario. However, remote employees often learn quickly that virtual work comes with its own set of stresses. When your office is in the next room, work can call to you at all hours of the day and night. The lines between “home” and “work” get blurred, which… Read more »