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Hiring new employees is expensive. Ideally, you want to hire the right people the first time, instead of having to turn around and try to fill the position again when it doesnāt work out with the current hire. āStudies estimate that it costs more than a thousand dollars to hire an entry-level employee, from the […]
While conflict is inevitable and a normal part of life, you obviously want to minimize it as much as possible in the workplace so you can keep your lawn care or landscape company running smoothly. Not only does reducing conflict help your company operate efficiently but it also improves your company culture and workplace morale […]
People are bound to disagree at one point or another regardless of the industry theyāre in. As a lawn care or landscape company owner, itās natural for conflict to occur in your business but the important thing is not to ignore it. Sometimes unaddressed conflicts can result in unproductive gossip, a toxic work atmosphere and […]
As a leader, itās important to adopt the use of emotional intelligence to retain good employees. Without a positive work environment, production and efficiency can be low. āIn todayās work environment, people want to be heard and understood,ā says Angie Carignan, human resources manager for Belknap Landscape Company. āItās one thing to nod and smile, […]
Communication is crucial to getting the job done, keeping your teams informed and having a cohesive workforce in your landscaping business. Nowadays there are multiple channels of communication and you can have up to five different generations working together. With all these different avenues of communication and various generational interpretations of behavior and messaging, miscommunication […]
Labor seems to be a constant issue for those in the lawn care and landscape industry. This means you probably have at least one job posting up at all times and you have a number of resumes to sort through. Because applying for jobs online is relatively easy, many unqualified applicants can think itās āworth […]
Every company wants to provide a great workplace for their employees. Not only is this simply the right thing to do, but it is also easier to retain them. While it might seem daunting to achieve, some of the major aspects that help create a desirable workplace are having a dedicated HR team, providing solid […]
Employee retention is critical. When you can keep your solid employees, you are better able to grow rather than constantly having to replace your staff to maintain your current size. One major aspect of retention is having a workplace where people want to stay. There are many competitions locally and nationally where businesses are recognized […]
With the number of applicants in the lawn and landscaping labor market seemingly dwindling, you might be feeling hopeless about recruiting new hires. But those companies that have been successful are deploying a multi-targeted approach. For many, this has also included taking advantage of some of the free resources offered through NALPās Workforce Development and […]
Professional recruiters can offer landscape companies a level of experience and focus on a task that you canāt always devote all your attention to. Now letās look at how some of the different firms operate, how to find a good recruiting firm and make the most of it. How It Works Pay structures will differ […]
