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  1. I think I need to clarify some things: 1. Graduates are employed in key positions because they have specific scientific skills the farming business requires. I have poached skilled staff from other companies but most tend to last 2 years or less. I can spot a serial job-hopper easily now. 2. I employ mostly women 3. This is an international company with international values and the shareholders have specific expectations from senior management staff. 4. The business is farming. It is modern, science-based and intensive. 5. We do have a Thai partner (group), all internationally educated and years of experience working abroad. HR issues in Thailand are probably Thailand's biggest hurdle to become competitive...words out of their mouths. I like the 50m walking analysis. I will lock up the ATV's and see how it plays out.
  2. Thx for all the comments and advice so far. I am glad that I am not the only one who has this problem. So...I will try and hire from non-elite universities and also write a step by step guide for each position. Hopefully this improves things. The other thing I forgot to mention is the high turnover of staff. They seem to resign or just not rock up to work for no apparent reason.
  3. My business is expanding rapidly and we made the decision to employ Thais in all positions, including mid to senior level management. We are not shying away from providing training. What gets me is the mentality of most university graduates that have zero ambition nor the initiative to think for themselves, refering to taking charge in the position they are employed in. I find myself having to micro-manage every single little aspect of the business. Where do other foreign employers find the Thais with a more universal western work ethic...or is this like finding a needle in a haystack? We have been operating for 5 years and will soon have a staff contingent of 250.
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