Could it be that many companies are ignoring older workers as a valuable resource which could potentially close the current skills gap?..Read More
Ray Johnson, Agricultural Appointments, February 22, 2021
An employee can never assume their role is completely secure or safe. This is why it’s essential to always go above and beyond and to be a great contributor in the workplace…Read More
Grain Central, February 15, 2021
Will the pace of implementation of automated farming technologies threaten or enhance the job opportunities of the future?..Read More
Dr Ray Johnson* Agricultural Appointments, February 8, 2021
Research has shown there are a variety of business benefits linked to diversity in senior leadership across Australian rural industries, including increased profitability, productivity and innovation…Read More
Grain Central, February 1, 2021
Senior staff members bring considerable experience and insight to your business. If you only tap into those insights during their annual review, you’re missing opportunities to fully utilise the capability of your people…Read More
James Price*, JPAbusiness, January 22, 2021
The commencement of a new year is often a time for employers in the agricultural industries to reflect on their future hiring requirements, and for employees, to plan a career move…Read More
Grain Central, January 15, 2021
There is no better starting point to nurturing one’s career than establishing a foundation of mutual trust within the workplace…Read More
Grain Central, December 7, 2020
The most successful farmers overseas have mastered staff retention and are considered ‘employers of choice’ in their industry and community, a former Nuffield scholar’s research suggests…Read More
Grain Central, November 30, 2020
A significant improvement in remuneration in the agriculture and farming sector needs to take place to attract talent, a recent report suggests…Read More
Grain Central, November 23, 2020
When you’re yearning for growth, increased profits or even just consistency, how do you find and build a team that is just as enthusiastic as you, and more to the point, how do you keep them?..Read More
Grain Central, November 16, 2020
When a new employee takes up their role, there will be more they want to know about their new workplace beyond simply what their responsibilities will entail…Read More
Grain Central, November 6, 2020
Effective workplace teamwork is both profoundly simple and difficult at the same time. Here are 10 tips on what must occur within a team for successful teamwork to take place…Read More
Grain Central, November 2, 2020