RETENTION PLANNING – KEEPING GOOD WORKERS

"No matter how large or small the operation, if your employees are given the opportunity to improve and strive for better things, they can become your greatest asset. If they are not given this chance, they may become your greatest liability." (Jenny Martin, Outback Staff, Queensland)

Good employees bring enormous benefits in terms of productivity, the capacity to develop your business, and the long-term viability of your farm. The challenge is to keep hold of them. Employment is a competitive market. Rural businesses are competing for workers with many other sectors; sectors which sometimes offer better pay, better conditions and better prospects.

In this section we will briefly consider some steps farmers can take to make long-term employment more appealing to farm employees.

	What Makes People Leave?
	Basic Workplace practices
	Performance Appraisal and Feedback
	Building Incentives and Recognition
	Career Paths
	Celebrating Achievements
	Retention in Remote areas
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For specific information on year to year retention of seasonal workers click here

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