Casey PaytonNov 3, 2023
As design/build business picked up, one company found a better way to manage and communicate its installation schedule. The Problem: As the housing market rebounded and business picked up for Ross NW Watergardens, the Portland-based company found itself scheduling jobs…
Bruce WilsonNov 3, 2023
Arizona Cardinals fans use the phrase “protect the nest” to refer to winning at home. You can easily adapt this concept as an action plan to prevent your top employees from being poached. Years ago, poaching was taboo. Most companies…
Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
“There aren’t enough people interested in working in the cold, at night, plowing and shoveling snow. We’re worried about being able to perform the work we’ve sold. A similar problem exists on the green side, but at least the work…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
Bill Dysert, founder and president of landscape company Exscape Designs in Chardon, Ohio, explains his take on hiring and offers tips for hiring individuals that are right for your company. View LM's March cover story on Dysert and his company…
Jeffrey ScottNov 3, 2023
How a compelling company vision can help you attract the best team and achieve your goals. Attracting, motivating, focusing and retaining great employees starts and ends with a compelling vision. To attract the very best team, you must create a…
If you’re like many leaders, you’re ready to be the visionary for your company, but you may not be sure how to do it. The good news is there are dozens of ways to do this. The simplest and possibly…
How can we afford to pay more for our employees when our customers want to pay less for our work? Wow, it’s the million-dollar question. Especially in the landscape maintenance industry, which is more price-driven than ever. And if we…
Mel KleimanNov 3, 2023
Let’s take a quiz. The results may save you from being embroiled in a costly lawsuit. Check off the boxes next to the questions you can legally ask job applicants either on your employment application form or in an interview:…
Sarah PfleddererNov 3, 2023
How three firms tackle performance goals for maintenance crews, including establishing standards and recognizing employees for meeting or surpassing their marks. Path to success ND Landscape Georgetown, Mass. At ND Landscape, it was confirmed with a set of Legos—more specifically,…
Employees are telling a story every day and every time they meet someone. The story is about their employer, whether it’s the company itself, their supervisor or the owner(s). If these employees are highly satisfied, they’re singing the praises of…
LM StaffFeb 17, 2015
In the second installment of "employee tips," landscape professionals at LM's 2014 Lawn Care Forum share additional advice for attracting and retaining good employees. You'll hear from the following lawn care operators: • Joshua Anderson, Team Green Lawn • Nathan…
A fast-growing, full-service company expands employees’ skill sets. By cross-training employees among all departments, Birchcrest Tree & Landscape runs a lean and efficient operation. The company rotates employees based on need, allowing it to keep employees working full-time while eliminating…
LM SponsorFeb 27, 2023
Are you having problems finding good employees? Jeffrey Scott of Jeffrey Scott Consulting is hosting a three-part webinar series, "Become a Destination Company," to teach you how to attract, find, develop and retain great employees. The first webinar, "Find and Attract the…
LM StaffFeb 6, 2015
Landscape professionals at LM's 2014 Lawn Care Forum share advice for attracting and retaining good employees. You'll hear from the following lawn care operators: • Bobby Jenkins, ABC Home & Commercial Services • Bob Mann, Lawn Dawg • Nate Wandrey,…
LM SponsorAug 2, 2018
LandOpt specializes in working with independently owned landscape contractors across the U.S., enabling them to manage their businesses more systematically for increased profitability, cash flow and revenue. Via ongoing coaching and training, our whole-business approach provides proven systems and processes…
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