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
Employability skills are sometimes called ‘soft’ skills. But exactly what are some of the critical skills employers are likely to seek in new hires?..Read More
Grain Central, October 26, 2020
Women look set to take on a bigger role in the agricultural sector, with more women than men now studying agriculture and environment-related courses…Read More
Grain Central, October 19, 2020
As an employer, this is a good time to consider how best to retain your top performing staff from the current season…Read More
Grain Central, October 12, 2020
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, October 6, 2020
The launch of a multi-million-dollar training program for farmers in NSW aims to develop a skilled workforce capable of meeting future challenges…Read More
Grain Central, October 2, 2020
When hiring new staff, there is a number of issues that need to be dealt with by a business owner or senior manager before a recruitment interview process begins…Read More
James Price*, JPAbusiness, September 28, 2020
There are satisfying and wide-ranging career opportunities in agriculture from entry level right through to senior executive positions. Those planning such a career should plan to acquire the skills required…Read More
Grain Central, September 21, 2020