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The UK dairy industry is struggling with a staff shortage these days. Difficulty in recruiting is even considered one of the major threats to productivity, profitability of farms, and the food security of the whole country. A survey made by Arla Foods revealed that most (84%) of the dairy farmers in the UK reported difficulty in hiring staff, and five out of six farmers have received very few or no applications for vacancies at all. Also, nearly  13% of the farmers have admit

Hiring reliable farm staff is crucial to smooth operations and long-term success. Skilled and dependable employees boost productivity, reduce errors, and keep your business efficient. Roles like herdspersons, dairy workers, and tractor drivers call for practical experience and the right attitude. An unsuitable hire means lost time, increased training costs, and disruption. This guide outlines how to hire reliable farm staff in the UK, covering staffing types, farm workers rec

How to compete for the best talent as a small business All growing companies and small businesses have one thing in common: They are looking for the best talent that easily recruits and retains. It would not be wrong in its entirety to assume that money is what attracts top talent, but that isn't completely correct. In fact, potential employees look for a lot more than just money and benefits. In order for your business to rise to the top and attract the best of the best when

During the process of an interview, it is always required for the interviewee to make sure all boxes are checked towards preparation for the interview. So much attention is always placed on the interviewee whenever the word interview is mentioned. Little or no searchlight is placed on the interviewer and most times we fail to realize that the interviewer is faced with almost the same challenges of preparing for an interview. Most times, the employer is faced with different ch

Human resources professionals are always keen on employing based on quality and employing the best candidate for the job. One would generally conclude that the employer will definitely employ the candidate with the highest number of relevant experience. That is not always the case because finding quality does not necessarily mean the number of years in experience of a particular job but rather finding the best fit for the job. The best fit includes; general attitude, behavior