The Squeal

This is part three of a three part series looking at finding and retaining barn staff. This episode of The Squeal aims to provide insight on managing employee motivation, finding the right person to handle your training program, and growing your management team. On The Squeal is Ashley Hengen (PIC Senior Human Resources Generalist, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Service Manager-Swine Reproduction, https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-8b0b7592/), and Valerie Duttlinger (Summit SmartFarms Chief Analytics Officer & Executive Coach).

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or youíre a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. Itís the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

This is part two of a three part series looking at finding and retaining barn staff. In this episode The Squeal looks at approaches to recruiting barn staff and bringing people onboard. On The Squeal is Ashley Hengen (PIC Senior Human Resources Generalist, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Service Manager-Swine Reproduction, https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-8b0b7592/), and Valerie Duttlinger (Summit SmartFarms Chief Analytics Officer & Executive Coach).

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the "subscribe" or "follow" button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

This is part one of a three part series looking at finding and retaining barn staff. In this episode The Squeal looks at barn staff retention, tools to help, and compensation considerations. On The Squeal is Ashley Hengen (PIC Senior Human Resources Generalist, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Service Manager-Swine Reproduction, https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-8b0b7592/), and Valerie Duttlinger (Summit SmartFarms Chief Analytics Officer & Executive Coach).

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the "subscribe" or "follow" button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/), Juan Orozco (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-orozco-56576a62/), and Beth Johnson (Eagle Creek Swine Manager) share sow treatment training options and processes employees should learn.

Learn more at PIC https://www.pic.com/resources/gilt-sow-management-guidelines-english/

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Sow herd managers, care-givers, and barn personnel will benefit from this next episode of The Squeal. Stacey Voight (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-voight-3268aa150/), Juan Orozco (PIC Technical Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-orozco-56576a62/), and Beth Johnson (Eagle Creek Swine Manager) share insights on sow herd treatment and management.

Learn more at PIC https://www.pic.com/resources/gilt-sow-management-guidelines-english/

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

In this wrap up on the summer preparation conversation, Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/), Isaiah Spath (PIC Product Validation and Wean To Finish Technical Services), and Mark Wilkerson (PIC Regional Supply Chain Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wilkerson-695b47101/) talk about how water quality and flow capacity needs to be high on your checklist, plus they cover items we've not paid as much attention to over the winter.

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Continuing the summer preparation conversation, Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/), Isaiah Spath (PIC Product Validation and Wean To Finish Technical Services), and Mark Wilkerson (PIC Regional Supply Chain Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wilkerson-695b47101/) talk about managing temperatures and controllers.

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

Spring-like conditions in many parts of the country promise an end to winter and provide a hint that summer is coming up. In this three part series on summer preparation, The Squeal brings on PIC experts to share insights. Nat Stas (PIC Technical Services Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-stas-63b78699/), Isaiah Spath (PIC Product Validation and Wean To Finish Technical Services), and Mark Wilkerson (PIC Regional Supply Chain Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wilkerson-695b47101/) talk about ventilation and barn design tips and review steps.

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

In part 3 of this 3 part series, Jen Sorenson (Iowa Selects Farms Communications Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-sorenson-a824558/), Ashley Hengen (PIC Human Resources Business Partner https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), and Tiffany Schlomer (PIC Human Resources Business Partner https://www.linkedin.com/in/tschlomer/) share stories from several community development programs, both successful and not.

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

What is needed to start a community involvement and development program? In part 2 of this 3 series, Jen Sorenson (Iowa Selects Farms Communications Director, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-sorenson-a824558/), Ashley Hengen (PIC Human Resources Business Partner https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hengen-328843146/), and Tiffany Schlomer (PIC Human Resources Business Partner https://www.linkedin.com/in/tschlomer/) share insights on starting a program, evaluating, and identifying the value to your organization.

At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours.

Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the subscribe or follow button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.