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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I Can See Clearly Now, the Fog is Gone: Salary Transparency
Back in the 90’s when I entered the workforce it was frowned upon to talk about your pay. Compensation was a private matter, and very little was shared...
Mastering the Employee Retention Game: Keeping Your Team Happy
In today's ever-evolving work environment, retaining your team members can sometimes feel like trying to keep a bunch of energetic puppies in line. But...
Pay Equity: A Lesson in Advocating for Fair Compensation
We often hear about pay equity issues in the workplace, but it's a different story when you find yourself in the midst of one. A few years ago, I was...
Manage High Performers by Building Strengths
I went axe throwing for the first time recently. It was a great experience and I learned all about how to throw an axe. There are two ways to throw the...
Your Career Path: Lattice vs. Ladder
I'm sure you've read the same articles I have that show employees want continual development and growth opportunities. It's a trend that has only grown...
Work Motivation: A View from Each Generation
As a Gen Xer, it’s been interesting to me to watch the Boomers and the Millennials, the generations on either side of me. For the most part,...
Recruiting: If You Communicate, They Will Come
When you recruit someone, you are creating an impression – of yourself and the organization you represent. Whether or not this person is hired, an...
Spring Cleaning for your HR Closet!
It doesn’t happen often, but when I get motivated to clean and organize, watch out! Last weekend I was inspired to clean out the linen closet. You...
Help Wanted! Interview Questions for Seasonal Workers
Because seasonal employees are only with us for a short time, it can be tempting to short-cut the interview process. And while it may make sense to...
Plan for the Window in Your Recruiting Procedures
It’s about 45 to 60 seconds. That’s the time it takes to walk from the lobby in your workplace to the interview room. That one minute is often the...