Finding and retaining quality, skilled farm labour is an ongoing challenge for farming families across regional Australia. The fluctuating demand for labour on-farm can make it difficult to source and secure labour when required or to find enough work for full-time staff throughout the year.

This booklet provides a basis for stepping through the different stages of the employment lifecycle.

While employing people can be daunting for everyone involved in a family farming business, it can be approached step-by-step. Key practices can be followed to support positive outcomes for employers and employees through the steps of planning, recruiting and inducting, development, retention and termination. The case studies and checklist in this booklet also provide practical tips and tools to help you understanding and address the specific labour needs of your business.

There are many useful references and resources throughout this booklet to provide a pathway to greater professionalism for family farming business in their quest to find and retain on-farm staff.

ISBN: 978-1-921779-74-9

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