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Taking the time to show appreciation for your employees is not something you should take lightly. It may seem like an optional feel-good practice, but it has a direct effect on employee motivation and productivity. According to a survey by Nectar, 83.6% of employees feel recognition affects their motivation to succeed at work. Another 77.9% […]
Veterans Day is a time to honor Americaās military members for their loyalty and service, but it can also be a time to reflect on how you support your veteran employees. One way is encouraging them to participate in NALPās Veterans in Landscape Network (VILN). This network provides a space for veterans to connect with […]
If youāre planning to attend the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered by STIHL, next year at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, on March 19-22, 2025, you want to make sure your team gets the most out of the event. Check out some of the advice other landscape companies have […]
If youāve never participated in the career fair at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered by STIHL, you may be overwhelmed by where to start and how to optimize your time with students. Industry professionals who have been attending for years share their advice on recruiting during the career fair. Attracting […]
The National Collegiate Landscape Competition, presented by NALP and powered by STIHL, is a vital recruitment and networking event in the landscape industry. Not only does it serve as an opportunity to connect with students who have a passion for the landscape industry, but it can also re-energize your team that attends. If youāve never […]
When considering benefits that can attract employees to your landscape company, one that can be overlooked but impactful for new hires is offering paid paternity leave. While it is accepted that maternity leave is important for both mothers and newborns, it is equally important to provide the flexibility for new fathers to spend time with […]
Your landscape or lawn care can only be as successful as your training programs. If you want to see improved profit, you first need to ensure your training programs are setting team members up for success. āWith the improper foundation, which is the knowledge of your people at the base level, you actually don’t receive […]
Adding a drug-free workplace policy to your lawn or landscape company can be intimidating if youāre afraid youāll lose your employees. Rob Ambler, president ofĀ Ambler Industries, based in Furlong, Pennsylvania,Ā says it was this fear that stopped him from enacting a drug-free workplace policy sooner. āYou canāt start it fast enough,ā Ambler says. āProfessionally, it was […]
Franz Witte understood the value of working with a partner from the very start when he founded Franz Witte Landscape Contracting, Inc., based in Nampa, Idaho, with a college friend in 1971. After his friend moved on to another career, Witte and his wife Vicki were the sole owners of the company until 2007, when […]
The right pair of work boots is an underappreciated but vital part of a landscape employeeās personal protective equipment. This year, BrightView, headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, recognized the importance of high-quality footwear and partnered with Red Wing Shoes to equip over 18,000 BrightView employees with new boots. This program, known as Stepping It Up […]
