by Kristen Ireland | Jul 5, 2022 | Company Culture, Hire and Keep the Right People
In our April blog, we wrote about why having engaged employees—folks who are happy, confident, and motivated at work—is good for productivity and retention. We noted that leaders directly influence workplace engagement and it’s up to managers and supervisors to ensure...
by Kristen Ireland | Apr 4, 2022 | Company Culture, Hire and Keep the Right People
There are plenty of things for ag business owners to lose sleep over these days, from the uncertainty of the war in Ukraine, unpredictable weather, and the cost of fertilizer to market fluctuations, a super-tight labor market, and the “Great Resignation” that’s...
by Kristen Ireland | Dec 7, 2021 | Company Culture, Hire and Keep the Right People, Leadership
If you’ve read some of our earlier blogs, you know we love talking about the myriad ways that leadership development can transform a team or company. Leaders are instrumental in establishing a positive culture where employees feel motivated and empowered. Since...
by Kristen Ireland | Nov 2, 2021 | Company Culture, Hire and Keep the Right People
Not long ago, after giving a presentation at the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, Erin and I were mingling with attendees (and sampling some darn good turkey). A manager at a local business approached us and started to vent. “No one cares about their work...
by Kristen Ireland | Sep 9, 2020 | Hire and Keep the Right People, Uncategorized
There’s one question we hear time and again from our clients in the ag business and beyond: “How do I find good employees?” While they all face the same general struggle, each company has its own challenges including: How do I find good employees in a small, rural...
by Kristen Ireland | Apr 2, 2020 | Flex to Meet Changing Business Needs, Hire and Keep the Right People, Uncategorized
Business owners often feel like they need to have all the answers. They want to get employees involved, but aren’t sure what that means or how to make that happen. They say things like “we need to figure things out first,” indicating they are either not including...
