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You can access untapped potential when you diversify your workforce. While fostering diversity is a never-ending objective that takes time and resources, the results are well worth the effort. “Having a diverse workforce means happier and healthier employees, customers feel more respected, and managers have greater access to the talent and skillsets they need for […]
Mergers and acquisitions are quite common in the lawn and landscape industry, whether it be private equity firms or other businesses wishing to expand their current offerings. While it can be an effective growth strategy to bring in new talent and strengthen your existing market position, communicating this change properly with your team before and […]
Sponsored Content Almost a year after exhibiting at the inaugural ELEVATE show, Moasure ONE continues to transform the green industry worldwide. Introduction Accurate measurements and estimates can make or break successful and profitable landscaping projects. Traditional measuring tools have long been the go-to for professionals, but with advancements in technology, a new player has entered […]
The West loop of Chicago is a hub of activity with numerous office buildings surrounding the Chicago River. One of these properties is River Point, a beautifully designed building created in 2016. This highly manicured property has a gorgeous view of the Chicago River and the skyscrapers that cover downtown Chicago. Each day, between 1,500-4,000 […]
The landscape industry faces numerous challenges, including hiring, inflation and equipment delays. NALP touched base with members from across the country to see how they’ve been responding to these issues and preparing for them next year. Hiring and H-2B When it comes to hiring, it has never been an easy task, but most companies have […]
The landscape industry frequently comes under fire for issues including the use of gas-powered equipment, synthetic weed control and water management. “If we look at anything at the macro level, there is usually some grain of truth and validity,” says Roscoe Klausing, founder and owner of Klausing Group. “It is when we get into the […]
Read more about these NALP members and partners in the news. BrightView Names New CEO BrightView has appointed Dale A. Asplund as the new president and CEO starting Oct. 1, 2023. Along with his appointment as CEO, he will join the BrightView board as a director on that date. Asplund succeeds interim president and CEO […]
If you want to break into the snow removal sector and don’t have the customer base to support the division yet, becoming a subcontractor can be a helpful solution. “I tell guys that don’t have experience if you can find a good contractor in your marketplace and become a subcontractor for them, that’s not only […]
Business has been going well for many NALP members across the country this year. Most are cautiously optimistic about 2024 and expect to see continued growth. They are also exploring battery power and robotic mower options as they prepare for the future. Business This Year Companies like Weed Man in the Mid-Atlantic, Lawn Butler, based in […]
It’s natural to want to find employees who have years of experience in the landscape industry and have the necessary skill set so you don’t have to spend quite so much time training them. However, that caliber of team member isn’t always readily available, so you have to keep your eyes peeled for the next […]
