Phil HarwoodSep 11, 2014
As mentioned in my last post, the workforce participation rate is lower today than it has ever been in my lifetime. It has never been more necessary to put aside outdated hiring procedures. It is time to get creative. I…
Sarah PfleddererMay 21, 2014
Lance Forsee might be the first panhandler to bum a resume off a passerby instead of a buck. As a new employee recruitment technique, the president of Colonial Lawn and Garden took to the streets begging for folks to apply…
LM StaffAug 2, 2018
Petro-Canada Lubricants, a Suncor Energy business, added Brad Palmer as a new account manager to the Civitas team. “It’s an exciting time to be joining the Civitas team,” Palmer said. “The growth of Civitas over the past years has…
Sarah PfleddererMay 7, 2014
You’re familiar with the terms, and you surely have heard them this month: “The busy season.” "The grind.” “Spring pressure.” Do you sense a nerve-wracking undertone from them? A solution to that is productivity—a term the cover story from the…
LM StaffMay 5, 2014
Select Source welcomed Lisa Alexander as its newest customer engagement and marketing specialist. Alexander will serve as an extension of the field sales team while also coordinating marketing activities across the company. “We're excited to be able to utilize Lisa’s…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
In "When to add" from the April 2014 issue of Landscape Management, we interviewed LandOpt CEO Tim Smith, among other Green Industry experts, about how to know when it's time to ramp up personnel. Smith shared tips about hiring your…
Phil HarwoodAug 2, 2018
I often am asked for advice on finding good people, as many organizations struggle in this area. Of course, I have a long list of powerful strategies to share. But I’m going to tip you off to what I feel…
Marisa PalmieriMar 19, 2014
When Cam Marston spoke about "Four Generations: Workplace & Marketplace" last month at the Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET's) Great Escape in Anaheim, Calif., much of the talk skewed toward selling to multiple generations. When he discussed the workplace, however, some…
LM StaffFeb 27, 2023
FMC Corp. named Allan Dufoe key account manager for its turf and ornamental (T&O) division, primary for the nursery and greenhouse market. Dufoe will provide support for select key accounts as well as serve and grow FMC’s presence in the nursery/greenhouse…
LM StaffMar 19, 2021
Meyer Products created a new position, director of sales—independent retail group, which was filled by Darren Docherty. Docherty joins Meyer after a 12-year stint at John Deere, where he worked in dealer account management, sales management, commercial sales, retail marketing…
Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care hired Douglas Hurst as its newest supervisor in enhancement services for the Denver metro area. “Doug’s upbeat personality, knowledge, and professionalism will represent Swingle well,” said Nate Talocco, Swingle’s enhancement service manager. “He brings…
LM StaffAug 1, 2018
Everris’ sales division underwent some internal shifts with the hiring of Nicole Hastings as a sales agronomist and the departure of Jocelyn Deneen from territory manager for a new position at ICL, the parent company of Everris. A former Everris…
LM StaffFeb 12, 2014
Business conditions remained stalled for the landscape architecture industry in the fourth quarter of 2013, but may be entering a turnaround, as shown by the latest American Society of Landscape Architects’ (ASLA) Business Quarterly survey. Although billable hours and inquiries…
Bruce WilsonNov 3, 2023
Early December headline in the Wall Street Journal: “Employers Gain Confidence to Hire.” The national unemployment rate has dropped below 7 percent. For many, this is really good news and an indication the economy is finally coming back. This news…
LM StaffAug 15, 2023
Barringer & Barringer Landscape Services, based in Charlotte, N.C., hired Derek L. Kelly as operations manager of its maintenance division. Kelly has worked in the Green Industry since 2000. His experience includes commercial and residential landscape installation and management. Kelly…
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