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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5 Common Interview Mistakes
As someone who's been on both sides of the interview table, I've seen my fair share of bad interviews that can turn a promising candidate into a...
7 Signs of a Weak Board
In the realm of corporate governance, your board of directors serves as the guiding force, steering your cooperative towards success through strategic...
Welcome Generation Z, Now Get to Work!
Hey Gen Z, you've officially traded in your carefree days of youth for the exciting world of work. Yes, I recall when I was in your shoes … cue the...
DIEB: Defining Equity at Work
Today, I want to dive into a topic that's close to my heart: creating equity at work. As someone who's seen the impact of both inclusive and exclusive...
HR Assessment Tools – Are They Worth It?
In short, yes. Yes, assessment tools are worth the investment of time and dollars. Afterall, assessments provide an objective evaluation and...
Interview Tips: Time to Level Up
In large part, you get out of life what you put into it. The same holds true for hiring a new employee. If you do the minimum through your interviewing...
Pay Transparency in the Hiring Process: What You Need to Know
Hey there, job seekers and employers alike! Let's talk about something that is sometimes a mystery during the hiring process: compensation. It's time...
What to Ask During Interviews: Questions for Both Sides
Filling an open job requires both the employer and prospective employee to agree to the same terms – it’s a joint decision. Therefore, it doesn’t make...
Burnt Out? Hit the Reset Button
I’ll be the first to admit it: I worked too much, and my work-life balance lacked stability. I felt compelled to produce and achieve and was rewarded...
Employee Appreciation Isn't Done in a Day
While March 1 is National Employee Appreciation Day, appreciating employees is something that should occur much more often. After all, employee...