Key Strategies for Finding a Job in a Tough Economy It’s no secret that 2025 has been a challenging year for job seekers. While industries like controlled environment agriculture (CEA) have already experienced downturns after years of over-expansion and unprofitable models, the issues with the hiring market in 2025 are deeper and vaster. For anyone
Argus Controls Hires Director of Sales and Marketing to Lead Global Growth M&F Talent Client Spotlight | Argus Controls In early 2025, AgTech manufacturer Argus Controls contacted M&F Talent regarding the hiring of a new Director of Sales & Marketing. With a global reputation for innovation in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, Argus required
Quality of Hire: How to Measure Long-Term Recruiting Success According to Gallup, one in two employees is open to leaving their organization. As turnover costs continue to soar, HR teams and recruiters must realize their jobs are less about filling roles and more about building teams that last. If you are curious about how to
Looking for a New Career? Beware of Job Offer Red Flags In certain instances, recruiters woo job seekers by promising competitive pay, growth opportunities, and “a great culture.” But as any seasoned professional knows, not all offers are created equal. When things go bad, accepting the wrong role can land you back on the job
2025 Market Overview of Food Safety Jobs The Centers for Disease Control reports that 48 million people contract foodborne illness yearly, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that the economic burden for these illnesses now exceeds $17 billion annually. As food supply globalization increases consumers’ health risks, food
Modern CEA and the Confluence of Cannabis, Tech & Talent A confluence of diverse factors and influences has led to the rise of the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry as we know it today. This growth has largely been fueled by two synergistic forces: cannabis legalization and new technological advancements. The advent of cannabis legalization
Want to Build a Successful B2B Sales Process? Respect and Support Your Sales Team In industries like CEA, traditional agriculture, and food manufacturing, technical and B2B sales roles are critical to business growth. These professionals don’t just close deals; they translate complex tech into real-world value for prospective clients. More importantly, they build lasting relationships and
What Supply Chain Headhunters Know That General Recruiters Don’t Do you have the talent needed to build a more nimble and resilient supply chain? With the escalation of international trade wars due to U.S. tariffs, companies are now rethinking their supply chains on the fly. For organizations in food manufacturing, agriculture, and beyond, effective supply
Agribusiness Executive Search: Why the Demand for Top Leaders Is Growing In 2025, the agriculture industry is at a major crossroads. We are facing a slew of novel challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, climate change, sustainability demands, and advancing technologies. In light of the current climate, the need for strong, visionary leaders in agribusiness
What Is a Good Offer Acceptance Rate? How to Measure & Improve It In today’s increasingly competitive business environments, forward-looking HR professionals are becoming more strategic about hiring practices. The best policies include setting, measuring, and tracking key hiring metrics to pinpoint specific areas for improvement. In addition to key hiring metrics like cost per
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