At Redfox we are seeing a noticeable shift at the moment. More and more clients across agriculture, horticulture and fresh produce are coming to us asking for salary benchmarking reports. Not out of curiosity… but because they genuinely need them.
The market has moved. Good people are harder to find, and the very best people are even harder to retain. Guessing where salaries should sit, or relying on “what we paid last time”, just doesn’t cut it anymore.
What’s been interesting is that these reports are not just about numbers.
They’re helping businesses understand where their current team really sits against the market, where the pressure points are, and what it actually takes to attract stronger individuals into key roles.
In a lot of cases, it’s also highlighting potential retention risks that might not have been obvious until you step back and look at it properly.
Ultimately, the businesses that get this right tend to move quicker, build stronger teams and stay competitive. Those that don’t often find themselves on the back foot… either struggling to hire or losing good people at the wrong time.
We’re now working with a growing number of businesses across the sector on this, and it’s becoming a really important part of their wider people strategy.
If it’s something you’ve been thinking about, or if you just want a sense check on where things sit, we are always happy to have a conversation.
Call – 01284 715055 or Email – hello@redfoxexecutive.com
