Compensation & Benefits

While salary isn’t everything, competitive compensation and benefits packages are necessary. This section will highlight market data, compensation strategies, benefits benchmarks and so much more, specifically within agriculture given much of the data is collected by AgCareers.com through the Compensation Benchmark and HR Reviews. Make sure that your compensation and benefits are aligned with workforce standards.

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Compensation Without a Compass: Why Philosophy Matters

Paula West
Jun 12, 2025
Media Article

At the 2024 AgCareers Compensation Summit, Denise Jarvis broke down how a clear, flexible compensation philosophy can boost transparency, retention, and company culture.

Revolutionizing Employee Benefits: Key Insights from the Agriculture & Food Roundtable Conference

Apr 24, 2025
Media Article

Theresa Gridley’s "Rewards Revolution" at the 2024 AgCareers Roundtable reimagined employee benefits, prioritizing well-being, flexibility, and personalization to meet modern workforce demands, with a focus on technology, transparency, and employee engagement.

The Importance of Having a Compensation Philosophy

Paula West
Apr 24, 2025
Media Article

At AgCareers 2024, Denise Jarvis broke down how a strong compensation philosophy builds trust, aligns with business goals, and helps attract and retain top talent in today’s evolving market.

Pay Transparency & Equity in Today’s Dynamic Labor Market

Katie Hunter
Apr 24, 2025
Media Article

Pay transparency isn’t optional anymore. At AgCareers 2024, Katie Laven broke down how data-driven decisions and clear communication can drive equity, trust, and better hiring outcomes.

Katie Hunter
Apr 24, 2025
Media Article

Sales incentives aren’t one-size-fits-all. At AgCareers 2024, Darren Tse shared why role-driven, performance-aligned plans are key to motivating teams, driving revenue, and keeping your best talent.

AgCareers Research Centers on Salary as a Key Talent Sustainability Component

AgCareers
Apr 17, 2025
Newsletter Article

AgCareers explores what truly motivates job seekers in the agriculture and food industries. Learn what drives application decisions—and how employers can better connect with top talent.