Imagine this scenario: a colleague offers to flip a coin and give you $20 if it lands on heads. If it lands on tails, you give him $20. Stop and ponder; would you accept that bet? For most of us, the answer is no. Behavioral science experts Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman performed an experiment [...]
The success of any organization is largely reliant on the strength of the leadership; conveying a vision, formulating strategy, and ultimately driving the direction of a company is no small task. Thus, having a sustained and committed leadership development program can be a key differentiator in the trajectory of a firm. Although bringing in talent [...]
AGRI-SEARCH is pleased to announce that Jennifer Perrine has been chosen as Teammate of the Year and Jim Fleming earned Recruiter of the Year for 2018. Perrine has served as Office Manager for AGRI-SEARCH for the past 11 years. She was chosen by her peers based on her ability to work together with everyone towards the [...]
Take a moment to reflect on what has now been a long-circulating article via the internet and social media. Although it has a somber tone, it sets the stage for the purpose behind this month’s AGRI-SEARCH Update. First, I was dying to finish high school and start college. And then, I was dying to finish [...]
Around the holidays, we often take time to reflect on where we are in life. Our wheels often are spinning. Is our life balanced and heading in the right direction, or are we scattered and torn and not able to see much light at the end of the tunnel? For our lives to be successful [...]
A recent article penned for Inc by Suzanne Lucas made the bold statement: “Dear Hiring Manager, Perhaps You Should Write the Thank You Note.” She continues: “The traditional thank you note is from candidate to hiring manager. That’s wrong… Just what are you exactly thanking the manager for? Taking the time to talk with you [...]