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For many in the landscape industry, finding skilled labor remains one of the primary business challenges they face. However, there have been improvements in recruiting efforts as owners have found that a mindset shift is the first step to remedying the situation. āThe last few years, we’ve been focused a lot more on what we […]
The landscape industry is often described as a people business. Similarly, the military depends on teamwork and people working together efficiently. āBoth rely on trust, communication, and accountability,ā says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. āIn the military, you depend on your unit to get the mission done safely. […]
Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire, is a member-exclusive event that will be held on Feb. 4-7, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California. It is an opportunity for CEOs and top executivesĀ to network and discover new ways to drive productivity and motivate their teams. Gabe Adams, a behavioral scientist with UVA Darden School […]
If you want your newer employees to feel connected to your company early on and build their confidence quickly, mentorships can be a powerful tool. Loren McIrvin, CEO of Allied Landscape, based in Livermore, California, notes that mentorships accelerate growth as new hires learn best practices and see what āgreatā looks like in the field […]
If youāve struggled to scale your business, you may be wondering what youāre doing wrong or what it takes to reach the next level. āSometimes, you set people up for failure if you donāt have clear expectations,ā says Noe Loarca, owner of Avanza Landscaping. He says establishing accountability by setting clear expectations and putting specifics […]
In the battle for talent, every benefit you offer counts when it comes to attracting employees to your organization. According to the 2024 Compensation and Benefits Report, nearly 80% of responding landscape companies offer a retirement plan. However, if you find yourself in the 20% who do not currently offer a retirement plan, this could […]
When was the last time you truly felt alive? If you are going about your work and personal life without a passion, your day-to-day can be a struggle. āMy goal is to get people back to that feeling, back to the person who is excited to get up in the morning and is connected to […]
Itās no secret that company culture is one of the main ways landscape businesses can retain their team members long term. However, how you go about creating a desirable company culture is often more mysterious as there is no single practice that makes somewhere a great place to work. āCulture isnāt a one-and-done,ā says […]
Fostering employee engagement is a critical aspect of your business, and failing to do so can result in costly turnover and lost productivity. As your company grows, ensuring a cohesive culture and regular communication with your teams can be a challenge, especially if you expand geographically. One tool that you can use to your advantage […]
Gen Z has started to be dubbed the ātoolbelt generationā as more of them are forgoing traditional 4-year colleges and pursuing the trades instead. In fact, for the third consecutive year, vocational community colleges have had substantial growth in enrollment (+11.7%, +91,000), according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Since spring 2020, enrollment in […]
