Back by popular demand, this session will feature AgCareers.com Campus Ambassadors to share first-hand what students want from their first employer and job. This discussion will provide examples of what employers are doing on campuses that attract a student’s attention and what potentially doesn’t work. They’ll share thoughts on internships and recruitment practices. This session is great for employers as well as university career services professionals/faculty. As the students are quick to share things they wished they would have known going into their internship. The level of idea sharing and information will not only help employers form better on-campus recruiting strategies but also identify gaps in skill development that employers and university professionals should be aware of. In the past, this webinar has been described as extremely helpful and full of thought-provoking ideas for creating an effec

Many human resource professionals have done a much better job of utilizing data to help influence and support decisions being made regarding human resources best practices within organizations. Not only does this allow you to be well informed, but also helps increase human resource’s credibility at a senior level! However, it is easy to become bogged down in measuring every little thing and then having to sift through what is important and what is not. During this session, the presenter will share thoughts on what measurements of recruitment and retention hold the most value and suggestions on ways to obtain this information as easily and effectively as possible. Participants will take away practical solutions and ideas to continue the important task of tracking results while doing so with some efficiency.

New demands from employees, a focus on expense to cost ratios, and advances in technology have led many organizations to consider or employee remote staff. Working from home or a satellite office has its perks, but not without some sacrifice, specifically for those that manage staff in remote locations. Building a bond with an employee over the phone or through instant messaging can be difficult, but it can be done. From this webinar participants will review a few scenarios looking at several differing situations that managers may face when leading a remote employee and some best practices for managing the situation. Things like delegation, building a bond, performance counseling, and growing a remote employee’s potential within the organization are just a few areas to be discussed. This session will give some great practical tips on how to make the remote staffing model work or work better for your organization!