All Recruitment & Training articles – Page 22
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ArticleLeadsom’s seasonal labour comments 'naïve', says NFU
Horticulture board chairman labels Environment Secretary’s statement naïve but says education system should focus more on food production
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ArticleNFU calls for trial scheme amid seasonal labour ‘crisis’
Body wants government to introduce “substantial trial” of seasonal workers scheme to address growing shortfall in labour
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ArticleG’s wellbeing programme attacts government visit
Produce firm was visited by Dame Carol Black in support of its unique heath and wellbeing scheme for senior managers
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ArticleGrosbusch launches training projects
Two new training initiatives to boost professionalism in the sector have been started by the Luxembourg importer, one targeting children, one aimed at adults
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ArticleSyngenta area manager joins Elsoms Seeds
Plant breeder appoints former Syngenta employee in bid to raise profile of seed treatment activities
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ArticleLeadsom hopeful more Brits will pick fresh produce
Environment secretary says she hopes more young Brits will take up jobs in food production
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ArticleSpar UK appoints new retail manager
Former lottery manager joins symbol group as firm looks to boost collaboration with service providers
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ArticleAHDB takes on Bright Crop careers scheme
Cross-industry initiative to promote agri-food careers to young people has become part of the AHDB
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ArticlePM invites GLA to join anti-slavery taskforce
Theresa May has invited the GLA to join her new anti-slavery taskforce in a bid to clamp down on exploitative employers
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ArticleLidl GB appoints new CEO
The head of Lidl’s UK business has stepped down after spearheading the discounter’s booming success in the British retail market
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AnalysisOpinion: Focus on young people not just seasonal labour
With increasing automation in the sector, young people should be top of the agenda rather than sourcing seasonal labour, writes Adrian Scripps' assistant manager Tom Christensen
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ArticleGovernment considers SAWS-style permit scheme
Government discussions of a permit system for EU migrant workers have been welcomed by agricultural recruitment firms
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ArticleHort Innovation announces ‘mini-MBA’
Horticulture Innovation Australia has announced a master class in global horticulture business and an industry-focused PhD scholarship
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ArticleBackpacker tax review announced
The Australian government has announced a review of key issues affecting working holiday maker visa holders
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ArticleMassey Uni taking expertise to Indonesia
New Zealand’s Massey University is partnering with Indonesia’s University of Mataram to improve farming practices
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ArticleLandgard Group takes on 31 new apprentices
German fresh produce marketer Landgard has recruited 31 new apprentices for roles ranging from sales agent to commercial driver
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ArticleHort Innovation launches Leadership Fund
Grower-owned body Horticulture Innovation Australia has launched is largest industry recruitment initiative to-date
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ArticleSpecial report: Slim pickings
The EU referendum has sparked uncertainty and concern in fresh produce recruitment, but labour providers are looking for positives
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ArticleLeadsom ‘will be open for business’ on labour, says NFU
The NFU is confident the new environment minister will be receptive to the fresh produce industry’s labour needs in post-Brexit negotiations
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ArticleIndigo delivers contract initiative
Fruit pickers on farm where Clemengold mandarins are grown sign the world’s first 'Comic Contracts'