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Landing the right pair of hands for the job
Rooted in tradition yet with ever-advancing tech and eco practices, it makes sense that agribusinesses need professional help selecting staff who are skilled, adaptable and, most importantly, who will stay.
essential for keeping a motivated and loyal workforce,” he says. From executive search and recruitment to human resource consulting, The Lucas Group is committed to finding the right job fit across the wider agriculture industry. Yet with recruitment and retention being such critical issues in agribusiness, many enterprises are faced with a quick-churn culture. Attracting the right talent and aligning their growth with operational success ensures engaged and responsible staff. The quality of on-site housing, for example, has a significant impact. Good living conditions make work roles more appealing and improve employee satisfaction. Equally important, says Managing Director Tom Lucas, is ensuring your new employee enjoys family and work-life balance. “Offering flexible hours, adjusting workloads seasonally, and investing in good housing can greatly improve retention,” says Tom. Above all, employers must shine a light on their operational integrity, which builds trust and loyalty among staff and is essential for a cohesive and motivated workforce. “It’s crucial to develop and share a clear business vision, provide regular training, and align performance reviews with business goals,” adds Tom. Professional recruiters, with their deep understanding of market trends and individual business needs, are
Your agribusiness workforce is changing, and you want to ensure the right people join your team – without hiccup or regret. Added to that, finding the right people and making sure they have the right skills – and commitment – well, that takes time. What’s more, in an ever-changing agribusiness landscape, where innovation continues to enhance and refine agribusiness production and the skills of its workforce, how do we recognise and meet the employment expectations of new recruits? Career goals, salary, housing, training, job stimulation, and work-life balance? The list is long. According to the 2021 Census, Australian agriculture employed 239,000 people in 2021. With the role of technology in farming expanding worldwide, this is clearly having an impact on agricultural recruitment. The skills needed to secure jobs – particularly in senior roles – have changed radically. Alongside skills such as resource and time management abilities, applicants are required to have data management competencies. The rise of agritech also means that agribusinesses must compete with urban employment sectors to attract people with the necessary skills to gather and use data.
“A lack of integrity and unclear goals often cause agribusinesses to lose good people,” says Geoff, Executive Director of The Lucas Group, which for more than 30 years has had first-hand experience in agricultural recruitment. “Open communication, ethical practices, and clear strategic goals are
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