Episode 48 – How to stand out as a great farming employer

Recruiting and keeping great employees is always relevant in the success of farm businesses, and is the focus of the special report in Country-Wide Summer. In this episode find out more about what employees are looking for when it comes to work contracts, how we’re doing as a sector when it comes to remuneration, and how you can attract good employees through your recruitment process.

Guests include:

1. Richard McIntyre, Employment Spokesperson, Federated Farmers
2. Gretchen Parkes, Manager, Rural Directions

Hosts:

1. Rebecca Greaves, Editor, Country-Wide
2. Luisa Osborne, Podcast Producer, CountryWide Media

Federated Farmers Employment Spokesperson Richard McIntyre discusses the importance of the total value package, one that benefits both an employee’s work and personal life. He says agriculture is at risk of workers taking better paid jobs in towns, and so farmers need to provide good progression pathways. 

Manager of Rural Directions Gretchen Parkes discusses how farm business branding will help when it comes to recruiting employees to your farm, and what this could look like. She also gives some tips for employees looking for jobs, and how to pitch themselves to employers. 

• Read the special report here.
• Read the Summer issue of Country-Wide Magazine here.