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If you build it, they will come, right? Dedicated and hard-working employees will if you follow the advice Barr-Ag has to offer about the “people| Country Guide
Reading Time: 6minutes Health care co-ops offer services to Quebec’s rural residents. Photo credit: Co-op Ici Santé The post Rural health co-ops give a boost to Quebec’s struggling health care system appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideGuide Life, Agriculture News & Resources - Country Guide
Reading Time: 4minutes Given the seasonal nature of farming, summer students fill an important labour gap on many farms, especially those that operate in direct-to-consumer markets. With the continuing tight labour market, managing the hiring and training of seasonal employees (often students) well is critical to success. Unfortunately, too often the busy-ness of day-to-day farming during peak times […] Read more The post Onboarding summer staff for agricultural businesses appeared first on...| Country GuideGuide Life, Agriculture News & Resources - Country Guide
Reading Time: 12minutes You may have had help on the farm before on a seasonal, casual or term basis. Most farms probably have. But farming today is different, and so are the reasons why you might be considering a full-time employee. So how do you know when it’s time to take the plunge? Will it pay off, or […] Read more The post The case for hiring a full-time employee on your farm appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideGuide Life, Agriculture News & Resources - Country Guide
Reading Time: 6minutes The struggle to find work-life balance may be “the single most important thing in your life to get right,” says Weyburn, Sask. farmer, Jake Leguee. “It’s also one of the hardest things any of us will ever do.” Farming presents unique challenges for achieving work-life balance. While technologies like robotic milkers and birthing cameras in […] Read more The post Target: work-life balance appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideGuide Life, Agriculture News & Resources - Country Guide
Reading Time: 8minutes So much of farming is so physically demanding. Even the easy jobs take enough running around to require physical stamina. And let’s face it, no matter where you are on the farm or who you are, if something is in front of you, the first option is always to just deal with it. This isn’t […] Read more The post Summer Series: Why it’s important for you to get fit appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideGuide Life, Agriculture News & Resources - Country Guide
Reading Time: 5minutes Yes, job descriptions do take time and effort. And yes, they can seem bureaucratic, like the sort of thing that makes you glad you don’t work for the government. But those in the know say job descriptions on your farm will be worth the investment, and their value will be even more valuable if your […] Read more The post Summer Series: The importance of creating clear job descriptions appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideGuide Life, Agriculture News & Resources - Country Guide
Reading Time: 4minutes Farm leaders know that in a tight labour market, policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) will help them attract and retain the best talent. Those not making headway on these critical issues will be left behind. That, by the way, is from a business prof, not a sociologist, and in addition to his […] Read more The post Summer Series: Bringing DEI to the farm appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideGuide Life, Agriculture News & Resources - Country Guide
If you build it, they will come, right? Dedicated and hard-working employees will if you follow the advice Barr-Ag has to offer about the “people| Country Guide
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Establishing meeting ground rules can help your family find ways to communicate that work for your farm.| Country Guide
Creating a culture of appreciation and respect in the workplace can also help support its leaders, says a resiliency and stress specialist.| Country Guide
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