Tag Archives: equine employees
How to Hire Honest Horse Industry Employees
It seems like honesty is an increasingly rare commodity in the horse industry and in western society in general. Finding honest workers or finding honest employers can sometimes seem like finding a needle in the proverbial haystack. To make matters worse, it is sometimes difficult to sort out the honest ones from the [...]
Posted in Business of Horses, Relationships, Uncategorized
Also tagged hiring teqniques, honest employees
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Good Boundaries Make Good Equine Employees
You’ve heard the old saying; “Good fences make good neighbors.” When fences are in good shape, unintended trespass is prevented and neighbors can concentrate on being good neighbors. In employer/employee relations hips, the equivalent to good fences is good boundaries. When employers treat employees as employees should [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Business of Horses, Job Search Tips, Relationships, Uncategorized
Also tagged Employee Relations, horse job, relationship boundaries
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What does “Work Ethic” Really Mean in a Horse Job?
Horse farm employers sometimes tell me that they are looking for workers with a good “work ethic.” To most people, an employee with a good work ethic means someone who is dedicated, focused, capable, self-motivated, and reliable. An employee with a good work ethic enjoys being productive and [...]
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15 Indicators of Poor Attitude in Potential Equine Employees
The most difficult thing to change about an employee is their attitude towards the job. If someone lacks skills, they can be taught. If they have a disability, sometimes accommodations can be made. But if their attitude is wrong, they are not likely to make it. Here are [...]
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Also tagged attitude, employee attitude, horse workers
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