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Farm labor used to be about hiring the next person to help when the business was short-handed, but that approach doesn’t work now, and it also won’t in the future, as hiring and retaining labor becomes increasingly competitive.
As a consultant, when we are called into a dairy, one of the first questions we always ask owners and managers is to describe the culture that exists in their operation.
Housekeeping is a basic foundation for a safe workplace. Poor housekeeping often contributes to workplace injuries. Housekeeping is much more than just sweeping up or taking out the trash.
Our team at AgriStaff USA recently conducted a survey of over 150 Latino dairy employees throughout Wisconsin. We routinely conduct formal surveys to gather information about what employees find important in relation to their job. The surveys aid us in recognizing trends in changes of preferences, as well as guiding our clients in making the best decisions for their farms to attract and retain a quality workforce.
What investments would you like to make to your dairy farm? If it’s anything like ours, there’s a long list of improvements and updates on the wish list. But there’s an equally important question often harder to answer: What investments would you like to make in yourself and your team?
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