HR in the Field Blog

HR in the Field provides tips and ideas to improve HR and management practices within your cooperative.

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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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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.

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