Posts Tagged ‘human resources’
What Constitutes a Good Job?
A century ago, Henry Ford was purported to have said “Why is it that whenever I want a pair of hands, I get a human being as well”. It is doubtful whether Henry’s attitude towards the workforce would yield him the required labour if he was operating in today’s employment market. Gone are the days…
Read MoreWays to Attract People to Work in Agriculture
Agriculture has traditionally drawn its workforce from farming families, but the pool has diminished because young people attracted to farming has persistently declined since the 1970’s. The shortage of labour in agriculture applies equally to both skilled and unskilled positions. It is reported that in recent years, there are six jobs for every agricultural graduate…
Read MoreWhy You Play a Critical Role in Hiring Success
A tardy, drawn-out hiring process won’t cut it in today’s market where appropriately qualified candidates are all too frequently scarce, and in high demand. The best candidates will be evaluating prospective employer just as much as you are evaluating them. The best hiring managers work collaboratively with recruiters to ensure that the hiring process…
Read MoreSmarter Recruiting for SME’s
Businesses have for many years recognised the importance of planning in the deployment of financial capital, selecting projects in accordance with the projected return on investment. Today more than ever, it is recognised that a company’s ability to effectively hire, retain, deploy and engage talent is really the only true competitive advantage that an organisation…
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