All growers using migrant seasonal workers are invited to attend free workshops at venues around the country in February and March provided by the Seasonal Worker Task Force.
The workshops aim to support grower good practice in recruiting and employing seasonal workers to help increase positive worker experiences of working in the UK and safeguard their rights. The workshop will provide an update on the Seasonal Worker Scheme for the coming season and an overview of changes to the UK Grower Seasonal Workers’ tool kit and check list.
There will be a focus on addressing some of the key challenges identified in the Defra survey of seasonal workers including:
*Prevention and handling of worker complaints and grievances.
*Optimisation of supervisor capability.
*Understanding and handling of cultural differences.
*Provision of accommodation and work equipment.
An afternoon session will focus on seasonal worker supervisor training.
The aim is to equip growers with the knowledge to run effective on farm pre-season training for their supervisors of seasonal workers to improve supervisor people management skills and so enhance team operations.
Locations and dates:
Southwest – Taunton 28 February
Herefordshire – Ledbury 29 February
Kent – Faversham – 5 March
Lincolnshire – Spalding 19 March
Cambridgeshire – Ely 20 March
South – Godalming – 27 March
The Grower Seasonal Worker Roadshows 2024 provided by the Seasonal Worker Task Force are funded by Agri- HR, Aldi, Asda, Concordia, Co-op, Fruitful Jobs, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Ocado, Pro-Force, Sainsburys, Tesco and Waitrose.
