The Federal Government is making temporary changes to visa arrangements to help farmers access the workforce they need during the COVID-19 crisis…Read More
Grain Central, April 6, 2020
During a typical career, you’ll encounter many different bosses. Along the way it’s important to be able to identify the personality types you are working with, and be able to deal with ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’…Read More
Grain Central, April 6, 2020
Travel bans and state border closures introduced to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus have thrown a question mark over labour force availability during sowing and harvest…Read More
Neil Lyon, March 26, 2020
Firing an employee is never easy for any employer, but when an employee is simply not a good fit for the business it is usually best for both parties that they leave…Read More
Grain Central, March 23, 2020
The Fair Work Commission recently made determinations that added new rules around annualised wage arrangements. How do they affect farm employers and their staff?..Read More
Grain Central, March 13, 2020
Managers shouldn’t wait for a performance review to give feedback to staff. Issues can escalate and an employee needs an opportunity to make improvements now…Read More
AgCareers.com Australia, March 9, 2020
Performance reviews are a two-way process and should be just one part of an ongoing conversation with your staff. And, for those conversations to be of value to your business, they need to be candid..Read More
James Price*, JPAbusiness, February 3, 2020
Employee engagement levels can have a significant impact on the productivity and overall success of operations in any industry…Read More
Grain Central, January 29, 2020
Whether you’re currently employed or actively searching for a new career, employability skills have a strong correlation to success on-the-job…Read More
Grain Central, January 20, 2020
Where once recruiting dropped away over the festive season, candidates are nowadays checking job boards, websites, emails, notifications, Twitter and Facebook friends for jobs, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year…Read More
Dr Ray Johnson, Agricultural Appointments*, December 17, 2019
The eastern Australia drought is having an impact on salary levels in the broadacre farming sector, according to analysis by recruitment service, Agricultural Appointments…Read More
Neil Lyon, December 16, 2019
Whenever people are working in potentially hazardous environments, it is important that a high degree of alertness be maintained in order to minimise the risk of accidents and mistakes..Read More
Grain Central, December 2, 2019