Category: HR & Staffing

Vineyards and wineries face new, growing and shifting challenges each year, whether from the continued pressure to stay ahead of the competition or the need to adapt to new environmental or market conditions....

Harvest season will always bring its own pressures and unpredictability. By being prepared for the worst, wineries can focus on delivering their best without unexpected snafus.

Wine Industry Advisor has expanded its Wine’s Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our industry who showcase leadership, innovation,...

Working in the wine industry can be an amazing and rewarding experience. In fact, I always say, “It’s more than just a career, it’s a lifestyle.”

WIN’s 2025 Wine Sales Symposium brings together industry leaders to share the strategies that are helping wineries succeed despite market challenges. It’s no secret that the wine industry is facing...

By Laura Ness For Jen Locke, CEO of Crimson Wine Group (CWG), overseeing a portfolio of six fine wine estates across 1,000 acres on the West Coast, including her home state of California, represents...

Both hosts and attendees should be prepared for a media visit. By Carl Giavanti I recall once picking up a media guest at the Portland, Ore., airport. After greetings and hugs, they pulled a crisp...

The Michigan Wine Collaborative is committed to increasing inclusion and access. By Emily Dockery The wine industry has been increasing efforts to close its diversity gap in recent years. Many initiatives...

Visionary leader of Sonoma State University’s Wine Business Institute is ready for his next chapter. By Jeff Siegel   Ray Johnson, Sonoma State University Ask Ray Johnson what he’ll miss the most...

By Paul Vigna   There are 160 employees at Domaine Carneros, a landmark California producer of méthode traditionelle sparkling wine and Pinot Noir. [Photo by Damion Hamilton, courtesy Domaine Carneros] Beth...

By Kathleen Willcox    Deborah Brenner built her career on creating spaces for and celebrating women in places where, while they weren’t necessarily unwelcome, they certainly weren’t a notable...

In 2023, Wine Industry Advisor continued its mission to provide you — our broad audience of professionals and enthusiasts — the latest, most important information about key topics facing our industry.  As...

Here’s a 90-day onboarding plan designed to make sure employees feel welcome and appreciated. By Neil Solari    When it comes to staffing, hiring someone to fill an empty position is only...

High-performing employees are few and far between, and it can be hard to determine whether a person will be high performing from a simple interview.  By Neil Solari  When you hire for an open...

To win in a competitive market, your team should reflect your customer base.  By Emily Xu To attract and retain customers, you have to understand them. What makes them pick a red wine over a white...

To bridge the gap between intention and reality, many wineries are now creating apprenticeship programs or reaching out to organizations designed to boost inclusion. By Kathleen Willcox    At...