LM EAB: July 2020
LM's Editorial Advisory Board give their advice for companies as they continue staffing and recruiting during this summer season. read more
High Performance: Is recruiting a challenge or an existential threat?
Recruiting has never been more difficult than it is today, and companies are spending more than ever to recruit people. Some are even questioning the long-term viability of their companies as they suffer through a prolonged labor shortage that appears to have no end. We have a growing and aging population, creating more demand for services but with fewer available... read more
Profit Power: Stop waiting for immigration reform
LM columnist Jeffrey Scott explains how landscape company owners can take control of their labor situation with recruiting and a strong financial strategy. read more
Work to do: Tackling the industry’s labor shortage
How companies, manufacturers and industry pros are tackling landscaping's labor shortage. read more
Recruiting game changer: finding purpose
Why? Why would someone agree to work at night, in the cold, on call, not knowing if a shift is going to last eight hours or 28 hours? Why do some people fall in love with the snow and ice management industry, while others resent having to work in it to make ends meet over the winter? The “why” question... read more
Editorial Advisory Board: March 2019
What’s your best advice to help landscape pros get through spring preparations? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “Take things one day at a time. Have a plan and a budget and stick to it. Also, delegate, delegate and then delegate some more!” Troy Clogg Troy Clogg Landscape Associates Wixom, Mich. “Plan for the spring in the fall.... read more
