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If you want new hires to stay with your organization long-term, you must open their eyes to the fact that the landscape industry doesnāt just create jobs but meaningful career paths. Unless an individual already has a background in the industry, many may assume there is no future beyond their current field role. Outline Career […]
If you want to attract leaders to your organization, outlining a viable career path for them from the start is one key to success. This is one of the benefits Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has reaped through their Foreman Fast Track program. The FFT program provides clear growth opportunities […]
Promoting your team members into leadership roles has multiple benefits, including a continuation of your company culture and providing a rewarding career path for your high-performers. āThe culture is the biggest piece,ā says Curtis Atkinson, founder and CEO ofĀ Sunline Landscapes, based in Bluffdale, Utah. āSometimes bringing somebody in at a higher level takes a little […]
Career ladders can encourage and compel your team members to pursue a future with your landscape company. At Landscaping Ninjas, based in College Station, Texas, they took this concept a little bit further with a belt ranking system. Daniel Thompson, owner of Landscaping Ninjas, says the belt ranking is just another aspect of their company […]
Investing in professional development not only benefits your employees but it also helps your lawn or landscape company reach greater heights. Often, companies that emphasize professional development for their employees donāt settle on just one method but rather a variety of different tools to support and grow their team members. āThe importance of developing our […]
93% of employees are willing to stay with a company if it invests into their careers, according to Zavvy. Itās obvious that investing in your employees communicates you value and appreciate them, but there are numerous methods you can use to convey your level of investment. Turnover is often higher at organizations where employees feel […]
Jay Rotonnelli has been in the landscape industry for 32 years. He has worked his way up through the years holding positions such as supervisor, account manager and co-managed a maintenance department as well. He grew up helping his family on their 31-acre apple orchard. When the property owner came to develop their orchard, they […]
