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The 47th National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) returned to its birthplace this year at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, kicking off on March 16. As the Newell-Grissom building filled with nearly 600 students from the 47 competing schools, the energy was palpable throughout the opening ceremony. Because NCLC is the first step in a […]
The lawn and landscape industry has traditionally been a male-dominated workforce. As that changes, there are numerous facets of the workforce that need to be considered to create a more welcoming place for women employees. The best way to improve is to seek feedback from your female employees and learn where your company can enhance […]
Itās common for college students to seek a summer job between semesters and this was the case for Brennan Wood, a student at the University of Arizona. Wood also happens to be NALPās CEO, Britt Woodās son, so he was encouraged to pursue a job in the landscape industry. Wood ended up working a summer […]
If you are still busy handling the day-to-day aspects of your company, you probably donāt have the bandwidth to dedicate as much time to recruiting as youād like. Chris Winkler, Coastal Scapes based in Port Aransas, Texas, says their company doesnāt have a full-time recruiting arm to the business, and partnering with a professional recruiter […]
When it comes to your employeesā job titles, you may think itās just a name and it doesnāt matter beyond them getting paid fairly and doing their job at the end of the day. However, inconsistent or unclear job titles can result in fewer job applications, a lack of company organization and accountability and possibly […]
Recruiting the next generation of landscape professionals takes dedication. One way to help create a pipeline for future job candidates is by creating a mentorship program. āFrom my recruiter standpoint, mentorship is a valuable way to get to know talent prior to hiring them,ā says Michele Posehn, senior recruiting manager of diversity/early talent initiatives forĀ SiteOne […]
There are numerous career fair opportunities available for your lawn or landscape company to participate in from the high school and college ones to local community or industry events like NCLC. Deciding to participate in a career fair requires a commitment of time and resources so hereās some of the principles to practice to get […]
Nothing is more frustrating than having a potential employee disappear before recruitment begins. If interest drops between the application submission and the in-person interview, you should fine-tune your recruitment funnel. Uncovering why your potential hires āghostā you before they even meet your hiring manager can save you time and help you hire the right people […]
To support a successful growing company, you need the most capable people on your team, regardless of their age, race, religion, gender or national origin. āIn order to be competitive in the ever-changing landscape of business, new ideas, thoughts and ways of doing things need to be embraced and cultivated,ā says Angela Hieronimus, director of […]
Career fairs, like the one held during the annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition, allow your companyās team members to connect with individuals seeking internships and job openings. While any lawn or landscape company that participates in career fairs can tell you they donāt convert as many attendees as theyād like, they still see value in […]
