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Agri jobs: attracting and retaining talent in the industry
Sarah McIntosh
In a competitive market, some companies are offering unique employee benefits to help attract and retain staff. Sarah McIntosh looks at how companies are separating themselves from competitors.
Agri jobs: attracting and retaining talent in the industry
Agri jobs: career progression and the importance of networking
26 December 2023 Agri jobs
Agri jobs: career progression and the importance of networking
The importance of networking cannot be overlooked in terms of career progression. LinkedIn can be used as a professional tool to develop your professional profile, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Using work permits as a solution to on-farm labour shortages
25 December 2023 Agri jobs
Using work permits as a solution to on-farm labour shortages
With labour shortages seen across the agri-food sector, could work permits be one of the solutions? Sarah McIntosh talks to Martin Frayne, director of Potential Resources to find out.
Increase in available jobs, but difficulty filling roles
Results of the Irish Farmers Journal agri jobs survey show that the headcount in companies has increased by 58%, but 75% of HR managers are finding it difficult to fill roles, writes Sarah McIntosh.
22 November 2023 Agri jobs
Agri-food sector experiencing a tight labour market
With many companies across the sector struggling to find qualified candidates, the agri-food sector is currently experiencing a tight labour market, writes Sarah McIntosh.
22 November 2023 Agri jobs
Top tips for CV preparation and interview success
Sarah Buckley, HR manager at the Irish Farmers Journal, outlines her top five tips to help you make your CV stand out and maximise your chances of success in the jobs market.
22 November 2023 Agri jobs
Employee profile
Jessie Collins is working as the EU digital marketing manager at Kerry. She outlines her job responsibilities and offers advice to recent graduates.
22 November 2023 Agri jobs
Current employment market insights
Market insights on the current employment trends that can be seen across the agri-food sector from specialists in the hiring field.
22 November 2023 Agri jobs
Machinery employee profile
From working as a technical trainer with Claas UK to joining Leinster Farm Machines as a sales executive, Owen Doran outlines his career pathway working in the machinery sector.
22 November 2023 Agri jobs
Promoting inclusion and diversity in businesses
Companies across the industry are implementing specific strategies to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Sarah McIntosh spoke to Aldi about its Women in Leadership programme.
22 November 2023 Agri jobs
Employee profile
Claire Mooney is currently working with Teagasc in Tipperary as an ASSAP adviser. She outlines her roles and responsibilities along with offering advice to recent graduates.
22 November 2023 Agri jobs
Recent graduate profile
Alice O'Brien recently graduated from a masters in food business strategy and is currently working as a commercial associate on the Tirlán Unearth Your Future graduate programme.
22 November 2023 Agri jobs