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You probably already know that veterans are reliable, trainable team players that can be a welcome addition to any lawn or landscape company. However, you might be uncertain how to get connected to those who are making the transition from military service to civilian life. At SiteOne, they have made veteran and military spouse recruiting […]
Studies have shown that employee trust directly correlates to improved employee performance. In workplaces where employees have a culture of fear, they are less likely to act innovatively, share ideas or take initiative. This can also inhibit a company’s growth as team members won’t lean in and collaborate with one another. Having an ‘everyone for […]
This information came from a session during the 2022 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t miss the 2023 ELEVATE in Dallas on Sept. 10-13. The average cost of hiring an employee is around $4,000. With this much money or more on the line, it should be a given that you want to do everything in your power to […]
This information came from a session during the 2022 ELEVATE conference and expo. Don’t 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 […]
In the workplace, it’s incredibly important to create an approachable environment that will encourage employees to want to come to work every day and give their best possible performance. It’s crucial to avoid a negative atmosphere, so, how exactly can you make the workplace more welcoming? Start Off Prepared It’s beneficial to know a bit […]
If you’re looking for new recruiting and retention tools for your staff, one option is providing a profit-sharing plan. If your company is winning in terms of profitability, this program can help ensure your team is winning as well. Pros and Cons One of the main benefits of a profit-sharing plan is it helps make […]
Your company would not be where it is today without your team. One way to say thanks and give back is by offering a profit-sharing plan. This incentivized compensation program increases employee loyalty and can encourage them to be more vested in the business’s long-term success. There are a number of different options when it […]
Earlier this month, LaBahn’s Landscaping, based El Cajon, California, hosted their first annual training day as an opportunity to educate their crew members on how to provide the best quality landscape maintenance. This new annual training day was brought about by the new company president, Chris Gillespie, LIC, who had done it at previous companies. […]
Once you’ve found new employees to hire at your landscape or lawn care company, that’s only half the battle. Then comes the task of ensuring you retain your new staff members so you are able to grow, rather than constantly fill the same roles time and time again. As anyone in the industry can tell […]
Providing continuing education for your employees calls for investment from your company. To make sure your efforts are worth it, work with your team to select training that is relevant and interesting to them. Companies like Fine Earth Landscape, Inc. and Green Lawn Fertilizing/Green Pest Solutions have been paying for their employees’ continuing education from […]