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If youāre wanting to pull out all the stops when it comes to letting your employees know you appreciate their efforts at your lawn or landscape company, hosting a specific employee appreciation event is one option. The concept you have in mind might be simple, but make sure youāre thinking through all the logistics to […]
āEvery company, community, institution, family and society has a culture,ā says Paul Fraynd, co-owner of Sun Valley Landscaping, based in Omaha, Nebraska. āIt starts anytime two people enter a room together.ā The question is ā do you want to be intentional about your company culture or let it happen on a whim? āI would ask: […]
Company culture is one of the strongest tools you have when it comes to recruiting and retaining your employees. Make sure youāre taking advantage of this selling point of your business and avoid costly mistakes that can damage your culture in the long run. The Doās Matthew Spiece, general manager of Joshua Tree Experts, based […]
The future of the industry is high schoolers and Carmen Kesteven, HR manager for Environmental Enhancements, Inc., based in Sterling, Virginia, has made it her mission to educate them on the landscape industry. āIf we don’t educate them, if you don’t let them know that the current opportunities that we have in the landscape industry, […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NALP wants to help you demonstrate your commitment to the well-being of your employees. Workplaces can be a key source for resources, solutions and activities designed to improve mental health and well-being. Here are some ways to foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture: Please refer to these […]
Just like any sports team, you are only as good as your training. If your team doesnāt have a firm understanding of the fundamentals and regularly builds on that understanding, your lawn or landscape company will continue to struggle with quality and efficiency. āOperation tempo is so high in the spring that trying to hit […]
Youāve probably heard company culture listed as a top reason employees stay at a landscape organization. Today weāre diving into the more specific aspects they like and the benefits of a strong company culture. What Resonates with Employees Dean DeSantis, owner of DeSantis Landscapes, based in Portland, Oregon, boils it down to trust. āTrust that […]
Mental health includes a personās emotional, psychological and social well-being, which affects how they think, feel and act. When your team members are struggling with their mental health, it can significantly impact your lawn or landscape business. If you are experiencing a high turnover rate, absenteeism, or burnout within your team, these can be symptoms […]
Training is critical to your landscape companyās overall success, but it is often a task that falls by the wayside during the busy season. Thankfully, thereās no one right way to train your team. What works for your operations may not be a good fit for another landscape business, but you can always gain inspiration […]
People are your greatest resource at your lawn or landscape company. Many business owners credit their success to the team members they surround themselves with. You can tap into this support system as well if you take the time to empower your employees properly. Provide Training and Resources One main reason employees may not be […]
