YOU will likely encounter many different bosses during your working career, and it’s important to be able to identify the personality types you are working with, and deal with them — ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’. ..Read More
Latest annual statistics for non-intentional farm related incidents in Australia reinforce why a serious culture shift in work health & safety is needed if the agriculture sector is to shake its hazardous reputation. Figures revealed 58 on-farm deaths were reported in 2019, down from 68 cases in 2018, with quad bikes and tractors again the leading causes of injury…Read More
Sheep Central, March 27, 2020
Firing an employee is never easy for any employer, and can be one of the hardest things a leader has to do. But when an employee is simply not a good fit for the business or hasn’t shown their best work or skills, it is usually best for both parties that they leave. Here’s some hints to help both employer and employee through the process…Read More
Sheep Central, March 20, 2020
THE Pastoral Award and Clerks Private Sector Award now have new rules on annualised wage arrangements, determined by the Fair Work Commission. Both are relevant to Australia’s meat and livestock industries. What do they mean for employers?..Read More
Kathryne Wall, Rimfire HR Services, March 13, 2020
We’ve all been there ourselves. We have received feedback and certainly know the way it’s delivered impacts the way it’s received. For managers of agribusinesses anywhere along the red meat supply chain, there are important aspects to consider when delivering feedback to employees…Read More
Sheep Central, March 6, 2020
Coalition Government appointees to the Fair Work Commission have been overwhelmingly frozen out of significant Full Bench determinations over the past three years, according to new analysis…Read More
Sheep Central, February 21, 2020
WHETHER you’re a small lamb or wool business owner, manager of a large feedlot or a global agribusiness chief executive, employer branding is a powerful business tool…Read More
Sheep Central, February 14, 2020
NO matter whether it is your first job or your tenth, the first day at work is a nerve-racking experience. But if you are properly prepared you can turn that first day into a positive experience that kicks off a long and successful career…Read More
Sheep Central, February 7, 2020
SENIOR staff members bring considerable experience and insight to your business. If you only tap into those insights during their annual review, you’re missing opportunities to fully utilise their capabilities…Read More
James Price*, JPAbusiness, January 31, 2020
Employee engagement levels can have a significant impact on the productivity and overall success of operations in any industry. Because most projects rely on continuity and collaboration between workers with different kinds of skills, it is necessary for them to be fully engaged in order to be most efficient. Here’s some tips for improving employee engagement…Read More
Sheep Central, January 24, 2020
WHETHER you’re currently employed or actively searching for a new career in the lamb or wool industry, employability skills have a strong correlation to success on-the-job…Read More
Sheep Central, January 17, 2020
CHRISTMAS is fast approaching and so we ask does the festive season affect recruiting and is it worthwhile to advertise vacancies over the holiday period?..Read More
Ray Johnson, Agricultural Appointments*, December 13, 2019