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Veterans are ideal employees to recruit to the landscape industry thanks to their work ethic, determination, loyalty, and collaborative skills. āOur military has some of the best managerial leadership training in the world,ā says Joe Lewis, a Marine Corps veteran and director with Monarch Landscape Management, based in Houston, Texas. āProviding these loyal leaders with […]
During the giving season, there are numerous worthwhile causes to donate to, including the NALP Foundation, which plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the landscape workforce through several key initiatives. āEvery donation, no matter the size, has a significant impact,ā says Joe Ketter, president of the NALP Foundation board. āSmall donations when […]
As you grow your lawn or landscape company, your leadership team needs to scale up as well. Hiring externally can meet this need, but promoting from within your organization not only provides new career opportunities for your top employees but can help maintain continuity. āBy raising leaders from within your organization, you have the advantage […]
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 […]
