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Do you want to provide more for your team, but these initiatives often fall by the wayside as you focus on the priority tasks of running your lawn or landscape business? This was a struggle as well for Mark Ables, president and CEO ofĀ Ables Landscapes, based in Hollywood, South Carolina, who wanted to build his […]
When hiring, finding individuals with a background and skills in the landscape industry is highly desirable. However, any employer can tell you these types of hires are few and far between, but you can go about building your own skilled workforce with a strong training program in place. As labor challenges continue, more landscape company […]
If you want to become a destination workplace for landscape employees, one benefit to consider offering is a workplace wellness program. A wellness program could include anything from having an on-site gym or fitness classes to mental health resources. Research has shown that promoting employee health and well-being can result in a positive impact on […]
There are multiple ways to express your appreciation to your employees, but internal recognition programs are particularly useful for improving morale and motivating the desired behaviors in your team. āEverybodyās a little different, but we feel that generally speaking, most people want to feel good at work,ā says Dave DiGregorio, VP of sales for Ground […]
This information came from a session during the 2023 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. Having the right employee incentives can drive your lawn or landscape companyās success by motivating your staff, improving employee satisfaction and engagement and retaining your top talent. A survey by the Incentive Research […]
This information came from a session during the 2023 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. Employee turnover can be a frustrating roadblock that prevents your company from being able to scale effectively as you continually have to replace your existing workforce. Angela Hieronimus, director of engagement and success […]
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 […]
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 […]
Many lawn and landscape companies have a diverse workforce, but if youāre not taking the time to understand your teamās cultural differences, you could fail to retain your workers long-term. āAny company or industry that has and embraces diversity can benefit tremendously,ā says Pam Berrios, president of Infinity Group, LLC. āDiversity helps companies grow and […]
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 […]
