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Focus on your workers during busy times responsible for. To support this, consider having regular catchups, even when it’s armworker Appreciation Day busy, as in the long run this can save time on August 6 is a reminder to and support staff morale. employers to acknowledge As an employee, I really the great work their value when my manager employees do and contribute to takes an active interest in the farm business. me. This includes knowing This year has been a full-on what I like and what my one already and I am aware of goals are both at work, and at many farmers across the country home. It makes me feel more Ashley Primrose valued by my manager, which struggling to get the staff and support they need onfarm. makes me more motivated to So, focusing on thinking about our do a good job. I have also seen some great current employees and ourselves, and things farmers have been doing to support taking the time to reflect on their staff throughout Taranaki. what we are doing onfarm, This includes making sure the calving is important. roster gives everyone time off during Think about what you are calving, having a cow shed lolly jar, and currently doing to support team breakfasts during calving. They your staff and if there also have a focus on encouraging social is anything that can be activities off-farm, or doing some fun adjusted to support a great team-building activities. work environment. While farmers are coming up with No matter the business, creative and fun things to support team employees feel more morale, they are also keeping on top of valued when they are paid the day-to-day key aspects of supporting a competitively and have a positive work environment. good work-life balance. With my discussion groups I have Also never underestimate also set up a wellbeing challenge during the importance of calving. This can be for themselves or simple things that shared with their team and includes things can sometimes get like a random act of kindness, trying a new overlooked like saying recipe, giving your favourite cow a pat and ‘thank you’ for a job having a meal with your farm team. well done or celebrating There is a wide range of things we can milestones. be doing to support our people throughout Good this busy season, especially since our communication is also people are our biggest asset. key, so staff have clear expectations on what • More information about being a good boss is needs to be done, available at dairynz.co.nz/goodboss what is expected • Ashley Primrose is DairyNZ consulting and what they are officer South Taranaki.
Do you know
What your cows are telling you?
Words by: Ashley Primrose
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Dairy Exporter | www.nzfarmlife.co.nz | August 2021
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