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Team Building: A Snapshot of Gen Z

Generation Z, described as individuals born from 1997 to 2012, will make up almost a third of the workforce by 2025. As you begin to recruit these individuals for your company, it is important to understand their differences from previous generations as well as what they are looking for and need from employers. Generational Differences […]

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Team Building: How to Create a Recruitment Pipeline

This information came from a session during the 2023Ā ELEVATEĀ conference and expo. Donā€™t miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. As your company grows, so should your staff to take on the additional business. One way to help with this process is to develop a recruitment pipeline that takes a more proactive approach […]

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Team Building: Offering Employee Incentives That Work

This information came from a session during the 2023 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donā€™t miss ELEVATE in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 3-6, 2024. Having the right employee incentives can drive your lawn or landscape companyā€™s success by motivating your staff, improving employee satisfaction and engagement and retaining your top talent. A survey by the Incentive Research […]

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Hello, Goodbye: How to Reduce Employee Turnover

This information came from a session during the 2023 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donā€™t 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 […]

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Team Building: Ways to Foster Diversity in the Workforce

You can access untapped potential when you diversify your workforce. While fostering diversity is a never-ending objective that takes time and resources, the results are well worth the effort. ā€œHaving a diverse workforce means happier and healthier employees, customers feel more respected, and managers have greater access to the talent and skillsets they need for […]

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Team Building: Communicating to Your Staff About Mergers & Acquisitions

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 […]

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Team Building: Six Soft Skills To Seek with New Hires

Itā€™s natural to want to find employees who have years of experience in the landscape industry and have the necessary skill set so you donā€™t have to spend quite so much time training them. However, that caliber of team member isnā€™t always readily available, so you have to keep your eyes peeled for the next […]

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Growing Talent From Within

Hiring is hard, but companies that invest in their people and promote internally enjoy many benefits, from improved employee productivity and retention rates to significant savings in both time and money. ā€œHiring from within is important for the culture and growth of your company,ā€ says Jennifer Jorge, COO and partner of King GREEN. ā€œWhen people […]

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Team Building: Offering Educational Assistance Opportunities

In the constant battle for talent, one aspect to examine is the current benefits you offer employees and their family members. Some companies in the industry have found investing in their employeesā€™ higher education helpful when it comes to retention. The Davey Tree Expert Company, based in Kent, Ohio, has had The Davey Tree Family […]

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Team Building: Five Questions to Help Analyze Your Company Culture

When it comes to attracting and keeping employees, many landscape business owners say their company culture is the key. However, culture is not something that you can set and then forget. It requires intentional effort, and you should take the time to evaluate your current culture regularly. Below are some questions to ask while assessing […]

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