The dos and don'ts of recruiting and retaining staff

This year's seminars at The Dairy Show helped guide farmers through the topic of recruitment, sharing tips for retaining and dismissing staff successfully to help their businesses progress

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
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The dos and don'ts of recruiting and retaining staff

Director of Cultura and part-time farmer Hugh Pocock said some farming businesses could become consumed by looking for the right candidate for a position at the expense of presenting themselves as an attractive...

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