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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 […]
The benefits you offer can be a key selling point to employees when they are trying to decide where to work. This is what prompted Visterra Landscape Group, based in Rosemont, Illinois, to roll out free health to all 800 of their field laborers in 2023. The company is investing nearly $4 million a year […]
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 […]
Onboarding costs your company both time and money, so it only stands to reason that you want your onboarding processes to be incredibly effective at both welcoming and instilling your culture in new hires. If your company culture is strong, chances are youāll be able to retain these employees past the first three months when […]
For many lawn care and landscape companies, the seasonal nature of the work can make it even more challenging to retain employees, as team members might seek out new opportunities during the off-season. However, there are a number of engagement strategies to keep your staff committed to your company. David Grover, a branch manager with […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. Latinos make up more than 80% of the workforce in the landscape industry, but less than 10% of Hispanics are leaders in the industry. āAs leaders, we are not doing enough to truly empower […]
With growth comes the essential need for delegation. You simply cannot do everything by yourself, which is why it is critical to have a set of leaders who can nurture your company culture. If you donāt have strong leaders in place, they can drive away other good employees with their poor management and stifle feedback […]
During this season of gratitude, many landscape company owners are thankful for their company culture. This element of the business is essential for long-term success and crucial for recruiting and retaining your employees. Gilly Artigues, president of Pleasant Places, Inc., based in Charleston, South Carolina, says you canāt have long-term retention at companies where itās […]
Taking the time to show appreciation for your employees is not something you should take lightly. It may seem like an optional feel-good practice, but it has a direct effect on employee motivation and productivity. According to a survey by Nectar, 83.6% of employees feel recognition affects their motivation to succeed at work. Another 77.9% […]
Career development is not one-size-fits-all. Even if you have limited advancement opportunities, there are still ways to empower your employees. āConsider how employees can grow themselves within their current roles, such as through the pursuit of external education and certifications or joining associations and boards,ā says Courtney Pohlit, director of human resources for Ruppert Landscape. […]
