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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Paid Time Off: Take Vacation and Get More Done
When I was a young employee eagerly climbing my career ladder, I often put in extra hours to get the job done. Now that I’m a bit more experienced, I...
Employees Want Flexible Work
Spoiler Alert: How we work will never be the same. The pathway of change we travelled over the last two years was one with twists, turns, and the...
Finding Seasonal Workers: Where Did All the Truckers Go?
You’re not alone if you’ve been searching for new truck drivers or other seasonal workers as the weather warms. Many co-ops are in the same spot, and...
Do Your Job! Unintended Impact of Words in Job Descriptions
While it might seem like an insignificant part of Human Resources, accurate job descriptions are
Retain Employees with Appreciation
We all have employees we don’t want to lose. How can we keep them engaged, interested, motivated, and productive? Since tying them to
Great Interview Questions - Recruiting for Empathy
Ever make a bad hire? Ouch. Me too. Even when I ask all the right functional interview questions and have candidates who look good on paper, I can
It Won’t Mean a Thing in 100 Years
Everyone I know has been impacted one way or another by the pandemic. Some in good ways, like spending more time with family.
Expect HR Solutions from Foundations Consulting
Hi there! And welcome to our new blog – here’s a brief introduction to what it is all about, what you can expect and how you can participate.