The State of Women’s Careers in the Agricultural Workforce

As we celebrated International Day of Rural Women on the weekend, let’s revisit an article published by Margaret Alston, Professor of Social Work, University of Newcastle about women in the agricultural workforce of Australia from our 2020 Trend Report. The contribution of women in agriculture has been historically ignored in Australia, even when at least…

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Why Commercial Companies Avoid Using Recruitment Agencies for Employee Hiring – Cost Considerations

Recruitment agencies play a significant role in connecting job seekers with employers, providing a range of services, including candidate sourcing, screening, and selection. However, in our recent survey of Australian agribusinesses we were surprised to see that only about 20% of agribusinesses used a recruitment company to find potential candidates. This analysis aims to explore…

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Become the Employer of Choice in Regional Australia

Becoming the Employer of Choice in Regional Australia provides a significant opportunity for agricultural employers to address regional challenges and attract exceptional talent. There has been an increasing interest in regional living amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to population growth in regional areas. Through collaboration with government, councils, and associations, agricultural employers can broaden their…

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