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In April of this year, NALP announced that contractor members now have free access to comprehensive online training as part of their membership. Since then, landscape companies have already begun to reap the benefits of tapping into this suite of on-demand training for their teams. Andrea Patti, co-owner of A Growing Concern, based in Santa Cruz, […]
The success of your company depends on the success of your people. Many team members have diverse backgrounds that impact their foundational knowledge āBy ensuring every employee feels seen, respected, and equipped with the resources they need, leaders can boost productivity, reduce turnover, and cultivate a culture of empowerment and engagement,ā says Telma Batres, HR […]
If you want your newer employees to feel connected to your company early on and build their confidence quickly, mentorships can be a powerful tool. Loren McIrvin, CEO of Allied Landscape, based in Livermore, California, notes that mentorships accelerate growth as new hires learn best practices and see what āgreatā looks like in the field […]
For many across the country, the landscape season is winding down and with it comes the prime opportunity to reflect on your teamās wins and losses. As you shift gears to prepare for snow removal season or look to wrap things up before much of your staff takes a well-deserved break, it can be easy […]
SSC Services for Education, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, provides custodial, facilities maintenance and grounds management services to educational facilities. They have around 170 accounts across the U.S., and one of the hardest roles for them to fill is grounds management positions. Part of their solution to this challenge is their manager-in-training (MIT) program, which provides […]
ELEVATE, presented by NALP and powered by Cat, isnāt just another conference. It is a catalyst for your own professional growth and can help take your company to the next level. If you donāt want to miss out on the landscape industryās premier event in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, share with your boss all the […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. Whenās the last time a highly-experienced individual walked in your door looking for a manager role? Even if this has happened at your company, it is definitely not the norm. If you want strong […]
To continue to raise professionalism in the industry, NALP contractor members now have free access to comprehensive online training as part of their membership. āNALPās role as the trade association for the industry is to really help the industry grow,ā says Britt Wood, CEO of NALP. āBy providing training as part of membership, we’re enabling […]
When youāre teaching someone how to ride a bike, typically theyāre a lot more successful when you start them off on training wheels until they get the hang of things. Similarly, utilizing stretch assignments can allow your rising star team members to test and grow their abilities without being thrown straight into the fire. Stretch […]
The first cohort of the NALP Executive Leadership Program, in partnership with UVA Darden School of Business, completed their training recently and gained actionable insights on leadership, negotiation, finance and more during the program, which was held on Jan. 13-16. This three-day program featured interactive learning that utilized the Socratic method and included a tour […]
