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Don’t just take a broken process and make it digital. If it is broken, it will still be broken!
ncorporating technology is becoming increasingly vital for farmworkers, from managing irrigation valves to monitoring soil moisture
levels. Software has finally made its way into the farm office to make managing these workers easier. As you modernize your human resources technology, remember the following tips and best practices for buying and implementing HR software.
Agriculture is undergoing a digital transformation that means less paperwork, binders and filing. Software will be the direction HR managers will automatically turn.
As digital natives enter the workforce, we can reliably expect them to complete tasks for the farm on their connected devices.
Ultimately, as the regulatory landscape becomes more complicated, HR managers will require immediate, context-specific advice to make informed decisions that safeguard the farm and
enhance efficiency, without the delay of consulting external experts or legal advisors.
From the outset of looking for a software solution, you need a vision of what success looks like on your farm. Consequently, I’ve broken down my advice into two sections: buying and implementing. Take a look at these tips for choosing the right HR software for your operation.
When software fails due to inadequate financial commitment, you’re stuck with the question: “Did it fail because it was bad tech or because we didn’t give it a fair shot?” Establish that commitment before implementing a new tool. It may be easier to obtain if you can find a software vendor that is flexible with pricing such as post-pay, pre-pay or fixed-fee contracts. Make sure how you pay for the software is aligned with how it provides value and that your finances can support it.
Are problems on your farm not being solved because the amount of time/money/effort to upgrade your legacy system is too high? Your existing software is the foundation that will support your HR functionalities in a future of increased regulation and scale. If it is not up to the task, wait to add new systems until you replace your legacy system. If you can’t wait and add new software anyway, be aware that things might be suboptimal. Try to nail down these tradeoffs during the buying process.
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While it’s important not to dismiss software that claims farming expertise outright, verify its credentials and assess the company’s credibility and understanding of
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