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Summer can feel like an endless list of projects and problems for landscapers. Despite the challenges, there are ways to help your employees find satisfaction in their work during this intense season. When you have a full set of projects, itās tempting to solely focus on finishing tasks and solving problems to meet those deadlines. […]
Focal Pointe, based in Caseyville, Illinois, has been growing at a rapid pace and to ensure the brandās purpose of beautifying the world and enriching lives stays strong as well, they have created the director of purpose role. āWe just want to have an impact on lives, and that’s really hard to do over four […]
Imagine youāre a football player and it is only after your team has lost the last game of the season that your coach tells you the different ways you could have improved during the game. Naturally, this would be incredibly frustrating. This is a similar scenario if you only conduct employee performance reviews at the […]
Rising healthcare costs can be a major barrier to small and mid-sized landscape companies trying to offer more benefits to their employees. This is why NALP is currently exploring the possibility of creating a national association healthcare plan for member companies. āWe’ve been trying to figure out how to get a healthcare plan in place […]
Safety is top of mind in the landscape industry, but one area that can be overlooked is creating a feeling of psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety is about creating a sense of trust where employees feel they can express their opinions honestly without fear of humiliation or punishment. It is not a way […]
If you want new hires to stay with your organization long-term, you must open their eyes to the fact that the landscape industry doesnāt just create jobs but meaningful career paths. Unless an individual already has a background in the industry, many may assume there is no future beyond their current field role. Outline Career […]
As you seek talent to grow the ranks of your company, itās important to understand the growing changes in workforce expectations. Successfully attracting and retaining employees now requires you to go beyond sharing what it is you do. Now, you need to communicate your why, your how, and who makes up your team. Additionally, economic […]
How often have you had to pass on a promising job candidate due to their lack of experience? One way Ryan Lawn & Tree, based in Merriam, Kansas, has addressed this common challenge is with their apprenticeship program. Launched in 2021, this program is designed to serve as a talent pipeline that supports the companyās […]
There is no specific practice, perk or event that creates your companyās overall culture. Rather, it is a combination of daily interactions that define who you are as an organization. Even having a mission and a set of core values doesnāt properly capture your culture if your team is not living these out on a […]
With mergers and acquisitions, a companyās numbers may get the deal done, but how well their culture is integrated will determine whether the partnership succeeds or unravels in the months that follow. Blending company cultures is not a sprint but a marathon that starts well before the papers are signed and continues long after the […]
