Wineries that treat recruiting as a year-round operational function spend less time scrambling and more time actually running the business. A company’s brand and culture show up in how it treats seasonal crew, not just in its marketing materials.
Union payroll in construction is unlike payroll in almost any other industry. A single union worker can work three trades in one week, each with its own wage rate, fringe fund, and reporting rule. Multiply that across a jobsite full of union crews, and processing union data stops being a back-office function and becomes a daily exercise to ensure compliance.
Running a winery is a balancing act that never really stops. You’re managing seasonal demand, tasting room traffic, wine club fulfillment, compliance requirements, and a workforce that spans everything from harvest crews to hospitality staff. And you’re doing it with thinner margins than most people assume. The good news is that none of these require a major technology overhaul to address. This checklist identifies seven practical moves that can make a real difference in how your team operates, starting this week.
