How do we find skilled, capable and enthusiastic farm staff when they just don’t seem to be available? In this episode, Lee Astridge, a leading agriculture recruitment and HR specialist, shares actionable tips to help you navigate the recruiting process and make your farming business an attractive option in a tight labour market. Links:DairyNZ people resourcesGoDairyChapters:1:55 - How can a recruitment agency help farmers?3:50 - How does dairy recruitment compare to other industries?7:02 - Why is it so hard to find staff right now?11:19 - Best time to post your vacancy13:32 - Contract start dates15:15 - Writing a job vacancy ad to attract the right people16.55 - Being clear about your workplace culture18:44 - Tailoring job ads to your audience20:53 - What are the hardest roles to fill?22:11 - Key things to offer to secure good candidates24:45 - Will the increase in minimum wage affect recruitment?25:22 - What to do if someone pulls out of a role30:14 - Advice for interviewing candidates36:05 - Being honest with those hard-to-attract roles37:52 - Top three things to consider to retain staffHave feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] Connect with DairyNZ Stay up to date with advice, latest research, tools and resources. Read, browse, scroll, listen, or be there in person. Visit dairynz.co.nz/get-connected

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