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First impressions can be everything, especially in the job market. Thatās why a job ad needs to be memorable, in a good way. As youāre filling new roles, tailor the ads to provide relevant details about the position and share why they should join your team. Generic postings are often filled with fluffy language. āPhrases […]
Guest post by Noah Sipes, co-founder of Live Oak, a boutique recruiting firm working exclusively in the green industry at the leadership level. You scheduled him for 10. He showed up at 9:45, which you noticed and forgot about by noon. The interview went well. Better than well, actually. You walked him out to the […]
How often have you had to pass on a promising job candidate due to their lack of experience? One way Ryan Lawn & Tree, based in Merriam, Kansas, has addressed this common challenge is with their apprenticeship program. Launched in 2021, this program is designed to serve as a talent pipeline that supports the companyās […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the war for talent, sometimes you can feel like David going up against Goliath. One piece of ammo you can consider for your slingshot is equity compensation plans for key employees. āIf you’re an owner-operator looking to maintain your viability in a market full of private equity-owned firms, then equity comp is an alternative […]
When considering benefits that can attract employees to your landscape company, one that can be overlooked but impactful for new hires is offering paid paternity leave. While it is accepted that maternity leave is important for both mothers and newborns, it is equally important to provide the flexibility for new fathers to spend time with […]
More than 100 industry CEOs and HR-focused staff, and representatives from allied industries and the Department of Labor gathered in Alexandria, Virginia, this week at NALPās Workforce Summit to share strategies and best practices to attract and retain employees. With unemployment at near record lows, many industries are competing for the same employees who landscape […]
Most companies would likely say they welcome a more diverse workforce. But they donāt know how to get the culture of diversity they seek. A session at NALP’s upcoming Workforce Summit based on the association’s new Diversity and Inclusion program will provide the framework and lenses for looking at your company differently to attract and […]
When it comes to hiring lawn care and landscape professionals, job boards are one of the important ways companies are searching for qualified applicants. While there are many boards that showcase a variety of professions, we also have an industry-specific board available through NALP. Launched just under three years ago, the board has seen steady […]
