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Employee resource groups, commonly called ERGs, are employee-led communities with shared identities and interests. They serve as a place employees can network, work on professional development and raise awareness of relevant issues. While you might think these are only for large corporate entities, ERGs can exist in businesses of any size, as their goal is […]
Diversity isnāt something that just starts in the workforce. NALP has been actively working to increase diversity among students, faculty and industry professionals at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition as well. āNCLC is their first exposure to the sheer size and scope of the landscape and lawn care industry, the myriad of job opportunities available, […]
Youāve probably heard the quote, āIf you build it, they will come.ā This quote is particularly true when it comes to creating a landscape company that women want to work at. āWe have made sure to create a professional atmosphere that is attractive to anyone that wants to be involved with a successful company,ā says […]
Michael Davie has always enjoyed landscaping, growing up working in the yard with his mother, but it wasnāt until after he worked at Menās Wearhouse for 20 years that he decided he needed to change careers. Davie wanted to be involved in something he could be passionate about, so he went back to school and […]
To support a successful growing company, you need the most capable people on your team, regardless of their age, race, religion, gender or national origin. āIn order to be competitive in the ever-changing landscape of business, new ideas, thoughts and ways of doing things need to be embraced and cultivated,ā says Angela Hieronimus, director of […]
New Yearās resolutions are often ambitious and well-intentioned goals you set for your personal life, but you can also craft some for your business as you head into the new year. As you reflect on another year finished, these are just a few possible business resolution suggestions to focus on as you continue to grow […]
This information came from a session during the 2022 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss the 2023 ELEVATE in Dallas on Sept. 10-13. Having a diverse workforce has many benefits, including having higher rates of productivity and performance and increased creativity and innovation. However, you might not know how to go about increasing the diversity […]
Tim Martinez, executive vice president of LandCareās West division, has been in the green industry for over 30 years. He spent the first 20 years on the golf course maintenance and operations side before moving into commercial maintenance with LandCare. āMy time in golf really gave me an appreciation for the technical aspects of the […]
Like many other companies in the industry, Limbwalker, based in Louisville, Kentucky, had humble beginnings. Cory Petry and Chris OāBryan started the business with a truck, an old chipper, some chainsaws and climbing equipment in 2004. Now 18 years later, they have 45 employees and more ISA Certified Arborists on staff than any other company […]
When Sharon Chao was recruited out of college by Gachina Landscape Management, based in Menlo Park, California, the company only had 60 employees. The company was growing with one accountant and Chao was brought on to help with payroll. Since then she moved up to accounting manager, controller and is now director of finance. Previously, […]
