EMPLOYER TOOLS, TRAINING AND SUPPORT PORTIA MACDONALD-DEWHIRST

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1 EMPLOYER TOOLS, TRAINING AND SUPPORT PORTIA MACDONALD-DEWHIRST

2 CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HR COUNCIL Offerings one stop shop The Centre for Reliable Agriculture Research such as Labour Market Information & the Access Point for Customizable Solutions related to HR Mgmt and Training

3 CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HR COUNCIL Products: Research Reports LMI Research Reports LMI on Recruitment & Retention in Primary Agriculture (2009) Today s and Tomorrow s Farms: Employment & Skill Development (2010) LMI Focus on Small Farms in Canada (2011) Leadership Research Report Workplace Experience Feasibility Study Identifying New or Emerging Markets & Opportunities in Agriculture

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5 CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HR COUNCIL Products: Agricultural Job Reference Materials National Agricultural Occupational Framework National Occupational Standards (60+) Job Descriptions (60+) Competency Profiles (60+) Agricultural Competency Dictionary

6 National Agriculture Occupational Framework Job Descriptions, NOS, Competency Profiles, Learning Requirements, Training Courses

7 IDENTIFYING & MITIGATING RISKS: CAHRC S AGRIWORKFORCE RESEARCH Research: Labour Market Intelligence # s work workforce tools

8 CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HR COUNCIL Products: Tools AgriGuide - Interactive tool to access Agricultural Associations AgriTalent - Interactive tool to access Agricultural Training Providers AgriLeadership Interactive tool for self assessment and training needs identification AgriPathways Interactive tool to access Career Information AgriHR Toolkit Interactive tool to access reference materials, tools, customizable templates AgriJobMatch Interactive tool to connect employers with job seekers and interns

9 SUPPORTING EMPLOYER SKILLS DEVELOPMENT How do I attract the skilled workers I need? What s the best way to discipline an employee? How do I protect myself from lawsuits, grievances, and liability claims? How do I improve workplace morale? How do I know whether I have the right mix of people to help me achieve my business goals? How do I choose the right person to take over from me? How do I determine the right rate of pay? GET THE GUIDANCE YOU NEED TO MANAGE YOUR STAFF.

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11 CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HR COUNCIL HERE TO HELP $99/ yr STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO: Develop an HR plan Create an HR policy manual Recruit, select, and hire Manage people effectively Develop a succession plan Set compensation and benefit standards Create training and orientation processes Ensure workplace wellness Improve health and safety PLUS VALUABLE and CUSTOMIZABLE TEMPLATES & RESOURCES

12 CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HR COUNCIL Training: AgriSkills HERE TO HELP HR Mgmt Training Exporting Training On the Job Training Landscape Poultry

13 CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HR COUNCIL HERE TO HELP Agriculture Recruitment & Retention Workshops 1. The Link Between Recruitment And Retention 2. Elements Of A Recruitment Process 3. Key Factors That Influence Employee Retention 4. The Cost Of Turnover 5. Key Benefits Of Increasing Employee Engagement 6. Influencing Employee Commitment & Performance 7. Strategies To Increase Employees Retention

14 Agriculture Going Global Workshops: EXPORTING 1. Opportunity Identification Assess market opportunities internationally 2. Getting Your Product to Market Discuss ways to manage the flow of goods in the most efficient manner 3. An Introduction to International Marketing Discover the principles of marketing and the issues related to marketing and selling products or services overseas 4. An Introduction to International Trade Finance CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HR COUNCIL HERE TO HELP Learn about key elements of trade finance including export costing, payment methods and risk insurance.

15 CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HR COUNCIL HERE TO HELP National Aggregator scrapes 1000s of online job postings Job Seeker Tools Job Search Capabilities (by keywords, location), Personal Profile (experience & interest assessment), notification of Job Matches based on Profile Employer Tools Job Ads, Job Descriptions, Interview Guides, Instructions, notification of Job Seeker Matches, management of Job Seeker Candidates

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17 AgriJob Match Tools Sample Job Descriptions & Job Advertisements Position Details Job Title, Department / Team Supervisor / Manager Direct Reports Term of work Position Purpose Company Description Main responsibilities Competencies Physical Capabilities Working Conditions Training / Education Qualifications Language Driver s License Remuneration & Benefits

18 Sample Interview Guide Interview Guide: Interview procedure steps Guidance for evaluating the interview Interview rating scale Behaviourally-based questions Help assess competencies in the competency profile developed from the NOS

19 CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HR COUNCIL HERE TO HELP Research Consulting Training Certification, Accreditation Events Networking Membership Advantages for Associations Delivering Greater Membership Value: HR & Training Solutions

20 INVESTMENTS IN PEOPLE MATTER INVESTMENTS IN PEOPLE MATTER TABLE DISCUSSION & PLENARY 1. What are the ways in which the ag and agri-food industry can enhance staff management practices? 2. Is the industry spending enough effort on training? On-the-job training Career development Business management Human Resource management 3. What should industry be doing to address these issues? Tracy Biernacki-Dusza: