HR in the Field Blog
Name: Amy Ryan
Amy has spent her 25-year career working with ag-related organizations, helping to engage, develop, and reward employees. With a Master’s Degree in HR and Certified Compensation Professional designation under her belt, Amy likes to partner with others to tackle tough human resource challenges, and often interjects humor in her approach.
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Onboarding: Don't Let Your New Hires Fend for Themselves
It was my first day at a new job. I was excited, ready to make a great impression – and then quickly realized no one was prepared for me. My manager...
Generation Z: Attract and Retain with Training
I recently realized I’m old. Well, I’m not old, old…but definitely older than most of my colleagues. I’m not sure when that happened, but here we are....
Start Planning Merit Increases Now
Picture this: It’s the Monday before Thanksgiving, your inbox is overflowing, travel plans are in full swing. Someone casually asks, “Hey, have we set...
Engagement in the Age of Chaos
Staying engaged at work can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Between world events, personal challenges and the ever-shifting demands of our jobs,...
Lead by Example - Use Your Paid Time Off
Do you take all of your paid time off (PTO) each year? And I mean truly take it - no “just checking in” emails, no quick calls, no working from the...
Timely Feedback - Talk About it Now
“Four months ago, on a Friday, you disagreed with the approach I suggested regarding our HR policies. I spent that weekend walking in the woods,...
Live and Learn? Insights Gained in Strategic HR
One bright sunny day in 2008, I proudly walked into a meeting room holding a brightly colored binder labeled “Performance Management 2.0.” I spent...
Mindset Matters
I’m sitting in my car at 6:45 a.m., repeatedly counting to four while focused on my breathing, slowly in, 2, 3, 4…and out, 2, 3, 4. It’s Tuesday...
Trusted Compensation Surveys and the Data That Matter
A few years ago, I stepped away from the corporate world to focus on being a mom, yet I still wanted to keep my foot in the HR door. This led me to...
Compliance with Hourly Worker Compensation
It was a Friday morning, and I was rushing to prepare for a team meeting when I passed Sarah, one of our employees, already seated at her desk and...