by Kristen Ireland | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did the hilarious photo at the top of this post catch your eye? As much as we laugh at this baking “fail,” it’s actually a metaphor for a serious business problem: finding and hiring solid employees, especially during a very tight labor market. Imagine, if you will,...
by Kristen Ireland | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
“We’re having a hard time recruiting employees into our roles, and having a tough time retaining them. My managers are burnt out and feel like they are in between a rock and a hard place. If they try to hold people accountable, employees will leave….yet if they don’t...
by Kristen Ireland | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Great managers tend to be great communicators. They’re able to set expectations, ask questions, listen carefully, and share feedback in ways that inspire employees to do and be their best. When that happens, employee morale, productivity, and retention all...
by Kristen Ireland | Apr 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s common practice in the ag industry for a high-performing employee to rise through the ranks from truck driver or grain-bagger to become a newly minted manager. Problem is, when someone is ill-prepared for a managerial role, it spells trouble for the rest of the...
by Kristen Ireland | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
We do a lot of HR Assessments with clients to understand what’s good and what can be better in their business. During that deep dive, we ask managers, “How do you know if you’re doing a good job?” These are the answers we hear again and again: “Well, I haven’t been...
by Kristen Ireland | Feb 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’re getting ready to hire a new member of your team, congratulations! Whether you’re filling an existing position or creating a new one, deciding to expand your business is exciting. And daunting. Our clients tell us again and again how challenging the hiring...
