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Tips For Retaining Employees

Story by Sarah Clausen, Global HR Director, John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div. At a time when an aging workforce and a declining number of young loggers entering the business has become a major concern, it is crucial for logging professionals to...

Financing 101: Be Upfront, Honest

By Thad Currier, Product Marketing Manager, John Deere Financial In today’s economy, loggers are faced with a number of business issues to tackle every day, and one of the most basic, yet arguably most important components of a successful business is having reliable,...

Succession Planning: Passing It On

By Sarah Clausen, Global HR Director, John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division The future of the forestry industry is dependent not only on current logging business owners but also the individuals who will assume their operations in the future. With...

Make Machine Safety Inspections Routine

By Mike Schmidt, Manager, Forestry Tactical Marketing, John Deere At the Margins is a column designed to help you run your business better. Each month in this space, an expert will provide information, tips or advice on how to maximize profitability, enhance...

A Well-Trained Operator Is A Productive Operator

For today’s logger, the training process varies, and can often be informal or passed down from generation to generation. The workforce is also highly variable in terms of age and experience, which proposes the challenge of how to design a training program that meets...
Strategic Equipment Purchase Planning

Strategic Equipment Purchase Planning

  By Thad Currier, Product Marketing Manager John Deere Financial In today’s economy, loggers are faced with a number of business issues to tackle every day, and one of the most basic, yet arguably most important components of a successful business is having...