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Want to attend ELEVATE but not sure how to convince your boss it’s worth the investment for both of you to attend? We’ve got you covered! There are tons of reasons why ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Caterpillar, is the must-attend industry event of the year, but we’ve summed it up into four […]
You conduct interviews when you hire an individual, and you may even conduct exit interviews when an employee leaves, but are you also conducting stay interviews? Why They Matter Stay interviews involve talking to your current team members to assess their job satisfaction and why they choose to stay with your lawn or landscape business. […]
You’ve probably seen the snarky memes about meetings saying, ‘This could have been an email.’ This is a common sentiment as it’s estimated 11 million meetings are held every working day and 71% of employees find them unproductive. According to FlowTrace, $37 billion is lost annually due to ineffective meetings. While there’s no doubt some […]
When you started your lawn or landscape company, chances are you were the only one on staff for a period of time. While you were flying solo, you may have listed out some core values for your company. However, as your company has grown, these core values may not really reflect the different individuals who […]
2024 marks the NALP Foundation’s third year attending the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta as the industry pushes to bring a national landscape competition at the high school level. SkillsUSA serves as a workforce development organization representing 130 in-demand occupational areas, from plumbing and carpentry to architectural drafting and heavy equipment operation. […]
In the battle for employees, it can be hard to compete against industries that are able to offer their hires remote or hybrid work. However, you can still provide different types of work-life balance to your team with various work schedule options. The main thing team members are looking for is a job that doesn’t […]
If you’re wanting to pull out all the stops when it comes to letting your employees know you appreciate their efforts at your lawn or landscape company, hosting a specific employee appreciation event is one option. The concept you have in mind might be simple, but make sure you’re thinking through all the logistics to […]
“Every company, community, institution, family and society has a culture,” says Paul Fraynd, co-owner of Sun Valley Landscaping, based in Omaha, Nebraska. “It starts anytime two people enter a room together.” The question is – do you want to be intentional about your company culture or let it happen on a whim? “I would ask: […]
Company culture is one of the strongest tools you have when it comes to recruiting and retaining your employees. Make sure you’re taking advantage of this selling point of your business and avoid costly mistakes that can damage your culture in the long run. The Do’s Matthew Spiece, general manager of Joshua Tree Experts, based […]
As a leader, you often define and drive your company’s culture. However, as you grow your business, the sheer number of employees and the geographical spread of your operations will make it far more challenging to have a cohesive culture across locations. Yet, it is not impossible. Many large landscape companies have been able to […]