In 2021, more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs, the most resignations on record, but The Great Resignation is not unique to the U.S. – it’s happening globally. As a result, companies are facing a void of senior leaders with experience to confidently take the reins and guide companies into the future.
Today’s executives are not only being hired for what they have accomplished, but more crucially, for their potential to impact the future of an organization. In fact, while experience may get senior leaders and executives an interview, many other factors are required to drive an organization’s growth.
How do organizations in the ag-food value chain face off against others in and out of the industry? How do they stand out amongst the crowd to not only attract, but retain high-performing individuals? A McKinsey report on attraction and attrition noted several common themes amongst those surveyed. The survey…
More DetailsA number of K&R principals are set to attend the upcoming Animal Agtech Innovation Summit in March, including Jared Spader, Jon Leafstedt, Gary Weihs, Christophe Dumont and Aidan Connolly. While attending, Managing Director Aidan Connolly will also be facilitating a round table discussion with other industry experts. Sharing his predictions…
More DetailsC-Suite Leaders ID Top Talent Needs in Changing Times, a Three-Part Series Introduction In the rapidly evolving food and agriculture industries, C-suite leaders must be nimble enough to respond to the immediate challenges of rapidly shifting marketplace demands and producing enough food to feed a growing global population, while remaining…
More DetailsRecently, K&R Principals Gary Weihs and Lisa Johnson attended Unconventional Ag, formerly known as the Organic & Non-GMO Forum. The rebranded event expanded to include additional topics such as regenerative ag practices and plant and cell-based foods while still delivering vital information on the Organic & Non-GMO market. Two key…
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