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If youāve been considering looking into hiring individuals with a past in substance abuse or criminal charges, you may be concerned about the drawbacks or your decision backfiring in some way. While there are some aspects that will be out of your control, there are some methods to set these second-chance hires up for success. […]
When you make a mistake, itās always a good feeling when someone gives you a second chance to do better. The same can be said for individuals with a criminal record or a past of substance abuse. While some employers will automatically turn down job applicants who have made these mistakes in the past, some […]
Communication is one of the keys to customer satisfaction in the landscaping business but itās just as important to have strong communication on your teams and between departments. Even if you think your current team communication is good, there is always room for improvement. Effective communication leads to better productivity and fewer misunderstandings, missed deadlines […]
While presenting to students in person is great, it may not always be financially or physically possible. āI think Zoom is the second-best way to do it versus in person and given the challenges we have with the cost of travel and the impact that you can make with online, I think online is a […]
One way to help deal with the ongoing labor shortage is by investing your time in the future and speaking to students about the lawn care and landscape industry. āEven though it makes you nervous itās actually a lot of fun and very rewarding,ā says Chris Joyce, president of The Joyce Companies, based in Marstons […]
If youāre heading into the off-season, take advantage of this time to plan your training opportunities for your crews. NALP offers a number of different training options that can help make the most of the slower months while providing professional development opportunities for your employees. Benefits of Training Offering ongoing training helps team members retain […]
The year is drawing to a close and the collection of holidays in December make it a prime time to host a celebration. Itās natural to want to host a party as a sign of appreciation to all those who helped your business complete another successful season. However, the funds for your party planning committee […]
As your lawn care or landscape company grows, youāll need leaders to step up and fill new roles. Naturally, you want to reward your team members who have been with you on the front lines, but some of them may need some fine-tuning before theyāre ready for a management position. Often you are faced with […]
Manners matter. You may think proper etiquette is something everyone already knows but it might surprise you how people have different ideas when it comes to this concept. Next time you have a staff meeting, ask your employees what they think etiquette is or ask them to provide examples. This can give you a good […]
With the competitive labor market, it can be a challenge to find the necessary team members to grow your lawn and landscape company. One recruiting tool is offering an internship to students that allows them to develop important skills while promoting long-term career growth in the industry. Many of the landscape companies that offer an […]
