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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 […]
If you talk to almost any lawn care or landscape company owner about their successful recruiting methods, nine times out of 10 theyāll mention having an employee referral program. This method is popular because your employees are more likely to recommend individuals they would want to work with. It also helps boost employee engagement and […]
Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy working conditions for their employees; this doesnāt stop at mental health. āThatās a big disconnect with employers is āWell, they can deal with that outside of work hours,āā says Loriena Harrington, LIC, owner of Beautiful Blooms LLC, based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. āNo, they really canāt. Itās […]
Company culture is one commonly cited reason lawn and landscape companies attract and retain their employees. One aspect of your company culture you should evaluate is how your company cares for your employeesā mental well-being. While itās easy to meet the physical needs of your team by keeping them safe and healthy, caring for their […]
When you think of retirement plans, a 401(k) is probably the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are a number of other retirement options available for your lawn or landscape business. No private business in the U.S. is required to offer retirement plans to their employees but this benefit has come to be […]
If your landscape company has decided to go with the salary plus commission pay structure, there are still a lot of variables to decide for your team. Some considerations include when commissions are paid out, how the commission is handled if a project goes over budget and if any additional bonuses should be awarded. How […]
Do you already have connections with your local colleges but want to enhance those partnerships? Several faculty members in landscape-related programs share how theyād prefer landscape companies to work with them. Like any other relationship, itās best to really get to know faculty members before sending them all your summer job openings. If they donāt […]
When it comes to paying your sales team, itās a little bit of the Wild West out there. While itās common for your field crews to be paid hourly and your management team to be paid a salary, sales team members are in a class all their own. Thereās no one right or wrong way […]
Successful lawn and landscape companies will often tell you to always be recruiting if you want to alleviate your staffing problems. One recruiting avenue is building strong connections with your local colleges and universities with industry-related programs. Jim Funai, Ph.D., plant science and landscape technology professor at Cuyahoga Community College, based in Highland Hills, Ohio, […]
Youāve probably heard the quote, āIf you build it, they will come.ā This quote is particularly true when it comes to creating a landscape company that women want to work at. āWe have made sure to create a professional atmosphere that is attractive to anyone that wants to be involved with a successful company,ā says […]
