Tag: Labor
5 Traits of a Problem Solver
Good landscape companies fix problems, while great landscape companies get to the root cause of why the problems happened in the first place and...
Why the Battle for H-2B Will Intensify
The H-2B policy could change under the president's new administration.
Like A Boss: Making Time For Employee Training
A unique solution to the lack of time available to train new employees.
Solving Labor Issues in Florida with H-2B
Building Westcoast Landscape and Lawn into one of Florida's top companies.
Like A Boss: Finding A Solution For Affordable Employee Housing
A lack of affordable housing was making good labor even less attainable.
Your Employees, Your Most Valuable Business Asset
Develop an employee-centric culture to retain good people.
Like a Boss: A Smarter Mulching Operation
By adjusting labor and site location, Pro Grounds was able to improve travel and job costs for mulching client's properties.
5 Rules To Building A Stronger Team
Use these strategies to build up your company’s team in order to retain quality, motivated employees.
Using Delegation to Optimize Your Team’s Results
Delegation is the name of the game when it comes to ensuring your team is growing and thriving.
Why You Should Consider Subcontracting Snow Services
Lack the manpower to add snow services? Subcontracting could be your ticket to profiting from snow and ice removal.
Employee Pay Not as Important as You May Think
The hourly rate or salary you offer and pay to an employee is very important, but is just one of many factors that prospects consider.
Hire Long-Term Employees for Overall Success
As a business owner, you can't do it alone. Seek out the best people to drive your company forward.
Why the Industry Says Foreign Workers are Good for America
In his Nov. 8 article, “House GOP seeks flood of foreign 'guest workers'," WND news editor Leo Hohmann cited criticisms of the federal non-immigrant...
Benefits Your Landscape Employees Want
Today's landscape employees don't want traditional benefits. They want flexibility, recognition and, of course, cash.
Senators Introduce Bill to Make H-2B Workable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on October 31 introduced the bipartisan...
Action Needed for DOL Overtime Rule
From the National Association of Landscape Professionals: We need your help in asking senators and representatives to urge the Department of Labor (DOL) to withdraw...
Statement on Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries released September 17 show the rate of fatal...
Common Law Violations That Could Cost You
Watch out for employee misclassifications, not paying overtime and paying salaries to foremen.
NALP Legislative Alert: DOL Changes to Overtime Pay
HERNDON, Va. — The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed potentially devastating changes to the white-collar exemptions to federal overtime pay requirements. Currently,...
The NHLA Goes to Washington
MIAMI, Fla. — The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), will join the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), in honoring American veterans during the...
Firewise Landscaping
Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry
Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.
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Desert Decadence In An Arizona Landscape Design
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Is Your Insurance Snow Blind?
Unique risks involved with snow and ice removal mean that adequate insurance coverage is critical to protecting your business.
Compact Cleanup Solutions
In the wake of snowstorms and natural disasters, it's essential to be prepared with versatile equipment to support restoration efforts.