(Written by: Kelly Haskett) Hiring the right employees is tough. But what if I told you that keeping them starts long before their first day on the job? In the lawn care, landscaping, and tree care industries, where skilled employees are in high demand and turnover is costly, employee retention starts the moment an offer […]
Hiring a new employee is just the beginning—what happens in their first week can determine whether they thrive or struggle in your company. Too many businesses in the landscaping, tree care, and lawn care industries assume that bringing on new employees is as simple as handing them a uniform and a list of tasks. But […]
Bringing new talent into your landscaping, lawn care, or tree care business isn’t just about filling a position—it’s about setting up new employees for long-term success. Strong onboarding processes can mean the difference between retaining a skilled workforce and watching great hires walk away. The best companies in our industry don’t leave onboarding to chance. […]
Hiring the right people is one of the most important decisions any business owner makes, and in the lawn care, landscaping, and tree care industries, where every employee plays a vital role in customer service and operations, a bad hire can be incredibly costly. Even with solid hiring processes in place, business owners and managers […]
Every year, as the busy season approaches, many landscaping, lawn care, and tree care businesses find themselves scrambling to prepare their teams. Spring training is often rushed or overlooked entirely because, let’s face it, time is short, and the workload is high. Some believe training is too expensive or unnecessary—after all, employees will “figure it […]
Why Training Matters More Than Ever If you’re responsible for training employees in your landscaping, tree care, or lawn care business, ask yourself this: Are your training sessions truly effective? Do your employees walk away with valuable skills they can immediately apply, or do they count down the minutes until it’s over? The truth is, […]
Time is a resource we can’t afford to waste—especially in the landscaping, lawn care, and tree care industries, where peak seasons demand efficiency and speed. Whether you’re onboarding new employees or refining the skills of seasoned team members, training must be structured to be both effective and time-efficient. But here’s the real challenge: How do […]
Employee engagement isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the driving force behind productivity, job satisfaction, and profitability in the lawn care, landscaping, and tree care industries. Yet, many companies in our field struggle with something even more critical: employee disengagement. A disengaged workforce doesn’t just mean employees who are less enthusiastic about their jobs; it means lost […]
As we progress further into the new year, there’s no better time to reassess your financial practices and set your business on a path to sustained growth and stability. Among the many metrics and KPIs you may track, two critical numbers deserve your consistent attention: your average bank balance and the average number of days […]
Lou Holtz once said, “You’re either growing or you’re dying.” This quote has always resonated with me. Growth and change are the lifeblood of progress. Yet, for many individuals and organizations, change remains one of the hardest challenges to embrace. Why? Because comfort is the default setting. It’s human nature to cling to what feels […]
