Article written by Supratim Adhikari, Technology Editor for The Australian. Link to original article Agtech start-up Titan Class is looking to eliminate the connectivity problems faced by farms across Australia, leveraging Cisco’s prowess in networks to help farmers use the…
Like people, organisations have personality. Corporate culture defines the collective values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours shared by a group of people who work together. Common cultural values include teamwork, integrity, and respect for the individual. Various companies share some cultural…
It is widely accepted that the best predictor of future performance is past performance. Accordingly, reference checking is one of the most critical phases of the hiring process. Here are some tips to ensure that referee checks maximise your chance…
The role of the salesperson is vital to the success of a company. Accordingly, filling a sales vacancy is a critical task in ensuring a company’s success especially given that a superior sales person can be up to six times…
This year Agricultural Appointments marks 40 years since inception. Initially the company recruited farm managers for rural Australia and over the years expanded their coverage to recruit right along the food and fibre supply chain. Today the business is one…
Most job advertisements list attributes that advertisers wish their applicants to possess. For example: Must possess a degree in Science with a major in Horticulture At least six years experience as a supervisor in an orchard At least two years…
David Compton joins the team at Agricultural Appointments. Dave has an extensive background in both recruitment and agriculture, and has successfully brought the two together to specialise in Agribusiness recruitment. He has always been engaged with the agricultural industry and…
Few people career plan – most people have accidental careers. Career planning and development is: “A goal that you desire to achieve in a selected field or occupation with a well thought out plan to get you there.” Most people,…
An interview conducted well can result in employment of superior talent which can be invaluable in achieving a competitive edge. Done badly, an interview can result in the employment of a dud who is a drag on the business for…
It’s a digital world. As your agricultural business expands, avenues for attracting employees and connecting with customers are increasingly moving into the digital age. Sure, you’ve got a website and have played around with social media, but how can you…
