4. Human Resource Management - Non-family Employees

Articles

Is Someone Stealing From You (May 1999)

This article discusses fraud in the workplace. The warning signs are given along with a theory of why normally moral people get caught up in white collar crime.

How To Keep Key Non-family Employees (October 2001)

This article talks about retention of key employees in family farming. This is often the key to expansion and success in today's agriculture where the scale of farming is beyond what the family can provide.

Building A Winning Team For Farming Success (April 2002)

This article highlights key points in building a cohesive team of family and non-family employees in family farming. These guidelines outline an overview of successful teambuilding starting within the farm marriage, the other partners in the operation and extending to non-family employees.

Farming At The Next Level: Managing People (August 2006)

This article describes the ability to grow in agriculture depends on developing a commitment to managing people and human relationships. Attention to this facet of management will help farmers keep up with the economies of scale without burning themselves or their families out.

Farmer Explains Employer Practices And Struggles (May 2010)

This article tlaks about the challenges of human resources management, particularly when it comes to managing farm employees. Suggestions are offered.

Your Farm Is As Only As Good As Your Help (July 2010)

This article describes best practices for hiring and retaining farm employees.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling Rural Topics I. Family Farming and Ranching 4. Human Resource Management - Non-family Employees Login Articles Is Someone Stealing From You (May 1999) This article discusses fraud in the workplace. The warning signs are given along with a theory of why normally moral people get caught up in white collar crime. How To Keep Key Non-family Employees (October 2001) This article talks about retention of key employees in family farming. This is often the key to expansion and success in today's agriculture where the scale of farming is beyond what the family can provide. Building A Winning Team For Farming Success (April 2002) This article highlights key points in building a cohesive team of family and non-family employees in family farming. These guidelines outline an overview of successful teambuilding starting within the farm marriage, the other partners in the operation and extending to non-family employees. Farming At The Next Level: Managing People (August 2006) This article describes the ability to grow in agriculture depends on developing a commitment to managing people and human relationships. Attention to this facet of management will help farmers keep up with the economies of scale without burning themselves or their families out. Farmer Explains Employer Practices And Struggles (May 2010) This article tlaks about the challenges of human resources management, particularly when it comes to managing farm employees. Suggestions are offered. Your Farm Is As Only As Good As Your Help (July 2010) This article describes best practices for hiring and retaining farm employees.