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How — and Why — Wine Brands Are Working to Grow a More Diverse Workforce
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...
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Expert Editorial: Why Talent Development Is Your Responsibility
Talent development is critically important for employee recruitment and retention. Here are six things companies can do to develop their people. By Neil Solari    If you’re struggling to find...
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Employment Update: Finding Good People in the Wine Industry
Job seekers look for more as the pandemic’s curb on jobs lingers.  By Laurie Wachter The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives and livelihoods across industries and countries. Across the globe,...
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Invest in People: A Satisfied Workforce Is Sustainable
By Barbara Barrielle I first heard the concept of “workplace” or “worker” sustainability when interviewing Paul Draper, winemaker at  Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello and Lytton Springs. Draper has long...
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Expert Editorial: Open Communication Builds Bridges Between Customers and Staff
By Rod Hughes Like every other industry, wineries are facing staffing and supply shortages as well as hard-to-source equipment parts and increased shipping costs. However, customers don’t want excuses...
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Wine Industry Needs to Ramp Up Recruitment in Competitive Job Market
HR experts discuss key techniques to recruiting and maintaining a strong wine business team. —Melanie Young Building a strong workforce is essential for many industries, including wine, especially with...
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As East Coast Wine Industry Grows, So Too Wine Education Programs
New community college programs provide practical training in skills required by local wine industry. —Robin Shreeves The East Coast wine industry is growing—and finding itself increasingly in need of educated...
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