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If you want to take your leaders to the next level, you have to go beyond just operational expertise. The NALP Executive Leadership Program, in partnership with the UVA Darden School of Business, is designed to train leaders to think more strategically and addresses challenges such as developing and retaining high-performing teams, improving financial performance […]
Are you running the business based on your bank balance and intuition, or do you know your actual job-costed financial data? āOwners usually know how many crews they have, how busy the schedule looks, whether the phone is ringing, but they usually can’t answer what 20% of customers generate 80% of their profit or what […]
Hiring is a costly process, and thatās why a strong system is needed for onboarding. From day one, an employee should have clear expectations and a sense of purpose in their role. The first week can be stressful for a new hire, but having a plan will help ease them into the company. Ā āWrite a […]
You wouldnāt want your low fuel light to only come on after youāve already run out of gas, so why would you want to solely rely on lagging indicators when it comes to gauging your companyās overall safety? āWhile injury rates and claims data are important, they only tell the story after an event has […]
In the field, almost everyone operates at the same speed. A solid crew will build the same size patio in the same amount of time, regardless of the company they work for. āThe real separation between struggling and thriving happens back at the office, in how well the work gets managed and how well knowledge […]
If you want to change what happens on a property, you have to change what the person standing on the property is focused on and rewarded for. This is where front-line incentive programs come in. āBase pay buys the job,ā says Joe Socolof, COO of Landscape Workshop. āIncentives don’t buy effort; they direct attention. A […]
When deciding where to invest money in the business, are you taking the time to calculate the cost of capital or going off gut instincts alone? While you may be able to afford the monthly payment on a new piece of equipment, you also need to ask if it is the best use of your […]
Itās common for a forensics team to be called in to investigate the questionable death of a person, but are you taking the time to conduct a forensic analysis when a tree dies on your customerās property? āConducting forensic analysis on dead, dying or failed trees can give a plethora of information and insight into […]
First impressions can be everything, especially in the job market. Thatās why a job ad needs to be memorable, in a good way. As youāre filling new roles, tailor the ads to provide relevant details about the position and share why they should join your team. Generic postings are often filled with fluffy language. āPhrases […]
The LandCare Education Assistance Foundation (LEAF) has awarded scholarships to 22 new students for the 2026-2027 academic year, continuing its investment in first-generation college students whose parents are LandCare team members. Combined with returning recipients, the program will support 53 students as they pursue higher education and career goals. The 2026 scholarship recipients represent a […]
