Articles

Avoiding heat stroke in the vineyard

A scholarly paper examining environmental heat stroke, published by researchers at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in 2016, provides new insights for our industry into how a warming climate increases risks during vineyard work. More than a literature review, the study highlighted the need for viticultural workers to be protected through education, practical workplace policies, and behaviour modification. The research was conducted by Lawton, Pearce, and Gabb from the Department of Medicine at the hospital.

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Winning the talent war

By Ilga Horvat and Linda Blackett from Boutique HR Consultants Ilga Horvat and Linda Blackett from Boutique HR provide smart strategies for hiring and retaining

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Unifying the team

Image courtesy Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association By Ilga Horvat As part of her ongoing series providing tips to grape and wine business operators,

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