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Itās no secret that company culture is one of the main ways landscape businesses can retain their team members long term. However, how you go about creating a desirable company culture is often more mysterious as there is no single practice that makes somewhere a great place to work. āCulture isnāt a one-and-done,ā says […]
Fostering employee engagement is a critical aspect of your business, and failing to do so can result in costly turnover and lost productivity. As your company grows, ensuring a cohesive culture and regular communication with your teams can be a challenge, especially if you expand geographically. One tool that you can use to your advantage […]
A hero is often described as an ordinary person who does extraordinary things. However, if this is the case, it means youād have to believe that you are ordinary. āI don’t think there’s anybody walking this planet that was put here to be ordinary,ā says Kevin Brown, author of The Hero Effect. āI don’t think […]
When you reach the midpoint of the year, itās essential to be transparent with your team about where the company stands. āIn my mind, nothing that we ever do, whether it be success or failure, should come as a surprise to anybody in my organization,ā says Brodey Mann, vice president of Blue Marble Landscape, based […]
If youāve found a need and want to incorporate your teamās insights or are looking to foster a greater sense of connection among your staff, forming focused committees can help with this. Some of the possible useful committee focuses include safety, onboarding, growth, innovation, and company culture. Southern Botanical, Inc., based in Dallas, Texas, also […]
How often are you going to get in a friendās car if you donāt even know where theyāre going? Similarly, itās going to be very hard to convince current employees and job candidates to stick with your organization if you donāt have concrete goals youāre aiming for. While youāll always have that handful who are […]
When youāre looking to hire new team members, conducting job interviews can be the determining factor in whether you hire a candidate or not. Even if a person looks good on paper, by asking the right questions, you can more easily identify if they are a good fit for your culture and a welcome addition […]
Itās hard to recruit experienced talent, which is why many companies are opting to train younger employees and build them up within their organization. Not only does hiring younger generations help with succession planning for key roles, but they can also provide a fresh perspective. āYounger people, if they’re willing to work and learn, they’re […]
This information came from a session during the 2024 ELEVATE conference and expo. Donāt miss ELEVATE in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 2-5, 2025. High-performance teams donāt just materialize; they are cultivated by purposeful actions. If youāre looking to improve the nature of your teams and your overall company culture, itās important to first address the five common […]
Training your team members on their primary responsibilities alone can be challenging, but if youāve reached the place where this isnāt a hurdle anymore, an additional area of education to explore is cross-training. Amanda Jones, administrative director for King GREEN, based in Gainesville, Georgia, says they have been cross-training for two decades now. āWhile it […]
