Missouri farm labor guide, November 2019
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"In a farm or other agribusiness, employees are important resources. The decision to hire additional labor begins by recognizing a work need. From that point, employers must make many decisions and create a fair, effective process to attract job candidates, hire employees, support the human resources function and ensure that employees are contributing to the business. This guide intends to outline multiple factors that affect agricultural employers who establish and manage a workforce. It divides the employment process into six segments: recruitment; hiring; on-boarding, training and mentoring; operations; retention; and termination. By understanding these six steps, employers will establish a good approach to human resources management. During recruitment and hiring, employers should follow certain practices to identify and hire suitable candidates. For individuals who get a job, on-boarding, training and mentoring protocol will ensure that new hires transition successfully into their jobs. Operational decisions about safety, employee compensation and other practices affect human resources, and record keeping is a key consideration for employers. After investing in employee development, employers benefit when they adopt practices that retain their high-performing staff. In some cases, however, business or worker performance may require that an employer terminate employment arrangements. In such instances, agricultural employers must adhere to several policies. Note, this guide is meant to share general information about developing an approach to human resources management. The material in this guide should not be used in place of legal, accounting or other professional opinions. Agricultural employers are encouraged to engage an attorney, accountant, consultant and other necessary professionals to ensure that their specific policies and human resources systems satisfy all necessary labor laws and business standards."
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