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Labor shortages are one of the most frequent concerns for landscape companies, as they inhibit growth and can negatively affect customer satisfaction. This is why NALP is committed to helping strengthen the workforce pipeline. āTo meet this need, we are prioritizing initiatives that broaden and diversify the candidate pool while expanding early career exposure for […]
Your uniforms are a reflection of your company, so naturally, you want all your team members to feel comfortable and professional in them. Unfortunately, while more women have joined the landscape industry, the availability of workwear designed specifically for women has lagged behind. āMany solutions historically focused on adapting menās products rather than addressing the […]
Think about the last time you had to wear an ill-fitting piece of clothing. It could have been too baggy, too tight, or caused some other form of discomfort. Now imagine having to tackle landscaping tasks in those uncomfortable clothes. For many women working out in the field, this is frequently a reality for them, […]
Next week, hundreds of students from across the country will use their spring break to travel and compete in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this landmark event, which has served as a career catalyst for many now in the industry. Ā Often, students first hear about NCLC and […]
What began in 1977 as a friendly challenge between college programs to see which landscape students had the strongest skills has now evolved into the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, which features 55+ colleges and more than 750 students competing in events and networking with industry professionals. At this first event, nearly 200 individuals from five […]
Your account managers are the backbone of your business, and just like your own spine, you have to take care of them, or you can end up feeling some serious pain in the form of unsatisfied customers. āIt builds stability not only within the company but for your clients as well,ā says Mackenzie Payne, branch […]
It takes time and money to develop quality managers on your team, so the last thing you need is for them to walk out the door. Additionally, the tenure of your managers has a direct impact on the trust you are able to generate with your clients and other team members. āThe retention of these […]
Recruiting is HRās responsibility, right? For Will Richardson, managing director of Father Nature Landscapes, based in Birmingham, Alabama, heās found itās more beneficial when he takes an active role in this task. āIn my mind, it’s a way better investment in our future for me to focus on recruiting and get the right people on […]
As recruiting efforts intensify and candidate expectations rise, the implementation of technology will allow you to stay competitive when attracting the next generation of landscape employees. āIt is critical to invest in recruiting technologies that will improve your overall candidate experience, increase the quality of talent, reduce time to fill, and provide data-driven decision-making tools, […]
This information came from a session during the 2025 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 8-11, 2026. Company culture isnāt an optional aspect of your business. It already exists whether you put effort into shaping it or not. The question is, do you have work culture that complements your personal values? […]
