Lawn Dealer Contractor-Employee Training-Staff Development

Stihl offers its dealers a first-class training resource to keep them on the leading edge, and awards them for using it.

News • October 24th, 2012

Looking for Labor

The Green Industry is one of many suffering from a severe labor shortage. With an ubundance of landscaping industry jobs available, contractors look to new sources of workers.

Article • October 22nd, 2012

A More Effective Alternative to Employee Performance Appraisals

Let's face it, employee performance appraisals are typically no fun. But did you know that they are often non-effective, too? If you want to really drive employee performance, consider embracing the Values and System Model.

Article • October 15th, 2012

Working Smarter Tip #5: Get the Communication Going

Every employee must understand that they make a difference, and should be encouraged to share insights and help solve problems.

Article • October 15th, 2012

Biggest Management Mistakes I've Ever Made

Part 1: Ed Laflamme LIC and Bill Arman of The Harvest Group discuss show vs. tell, surrendering too much trust, and not getting it in writing.

Article • October 15th, 2012

How To Create Goals Your Employees Will Buy Into

How Denver-area Environmental Landworks gets it done by making it a collaborative effort.

Article • October 15th, 2012

Training a Team of Customer Service Experts

This Texas dealership has chosen to make a commitment to their staff and customer service through ongoing education.

Article • October 3rd, 2012

Make Time to Make Money

Take time outside of the dealership to learn better business practices in order for your business to flourish.

Article • October 3rd, 2012

5 Reasons to Make Certification a Priority at GIC

The upcoming Green Industry Conference in Louisville, KY, presents several opportunities to learn about certification, become Landscape Industry Certified, and save a lot of money doing so.

Article • September 20th, 2012

How To Eliminate Waste Through Process Mapping

Documenting the steps needed to complete important tasks is the best way to identify waste and make improvements.

Article • August 1st, 2012

Kubota Encourages Tractor Operators to Eliminate Distractions

The National Safety Council’s Safe Driving Week takes place June 24-30, and Kubota Tractor is offering tips for tractor operators.

Article • June 12th, 2012

OSHA to Establish Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee

Workers that expose workplace safety or pollution issues, for instance, deserve protection; new committee aims to improve efficiency and transparency while strengthening worker protections.

News • May 18th, 2012

Ohio Landscape Company Awards Scholarship

Thornton Landscape grants Plant Science Technology Landscape Design student with $2,000 scholarship.

News • May 17th, 2012

Improving Team Communication

Focus on the 'we' to get employees focused on solutions.

Article • April 12th, 2012

Time to Step Up

Landscape crew leaders asked to do more

Article • April 9th, 2012

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