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Beyond the Paycheck: Retaining Hispanic Ag Employees

University of Idaho Extension

In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we delve into strategies for improving the retention of Hispanic agricultural employees in Southern Idaho. Drawing from the University of Idaho Extension study titled "Money Doesn’t Always Matter: Low-Cost Ways to Increase the Longevity of Southern Idaho’s Hispanic Agricultural Employees" by Thomas, Packham, and Ghimire, we discuss:​

  • Key factors influencing Hispanic agricultural workers' decisions to remain in their jobs
  • The significance of training opportunities and respectful treatment by supervisors
  • The relative importance of benefits like health insurance and salary
  • Practical, low-cost strategies for employers to enhance employee satisfaction and retention​

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