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This week the Harvesters are going to talk about a “sticky” subject – conflict. Do you have conflict in your organization? Of course you do, every company does, the question […]
The Harvester’s this week are going to talk about a subject near and dear to their heart, appreciating employees. When Harvester Ed writes articles, gives talks or counsels his clients […]
Are you too busy to get the important things done? This week the Harvesters are going to talk about making your time count. We all get the same amount of […]
The Harvesters hear every day that the biggest problem in the “Green Industry” is finding and keeping good people. Is this your problem? You have two choices, complain or do something […]
NALP’S Landscapes 2017 October 18-20, 2017 in Louisville, KY It’s hard to believe the annual convention will be held in less than 4 weeks! If you’ve never attended it will, […]
The Harvesters this week are going to talk about two crazy HR stories that could have gotten their clients in BIG trouble. That’s just a few of the stories you’ll […]
Finding good people are most landscapers biggest problem. No sense in hiring new people if the old ones are leaving as fast as you hire them. If this is happening […]
This week the Harvesters are going to share an interview they did with Will & Mike of Vineland Landscaping in NJ. Their company was chosen as part of the Lawn […]
People don’t usually like change, so as leaders we need to understand how best to effect change in our organizations when it’s needed. This week the Harvesters are going to […]
This week The Harvesters are talking about how difficult it is to find, recruit, on-board and keep good people. They have a solution that may help you! Watch their quick […]
At various times of the year many landscape owners and managers get so busy, with the pace so fast, they feel totally overwhelmed. Sometimes this just can’t be helped, but […]
This week the Harvesters are going to talk to you about 4 tips that will help you as a leader. These are personal traits that when practiced will not only […]
Watch this week as Harvester Kelly Haskett has some great ideas for data bases you can use for your business in sales and client management. She also brings out what […]
Have you ever attended the national landscape convention held in Louisville, KY put on by NALP, the National Association of Landscape Professionals? If not, The Harvesters urge you to make […]
One of the top 5 recruiting tools a company can have is a career ladder. Not only does it help recruit good people, but it keeps them loyal as well. […]
The Harvesters have some really practical advice for you today. It’s about your voice mail messages. Do you have a message? Great if you do, but what does it say […]
The Harvesters talk on the floor at LANDSCAPES-16 in Louisville, KY with Clay Martin. Clay is the owner of Martin Recruiting & Consulting. His focus is finding and placing workers […]
The Harvesters want you to meet Heather & Jeremy, owners of Freedom Lawns from Oklahoma City, OK. They are the 3rd Turn Around Tour Winners. In this weeks clip they’re […]
Last week the Harvesters introduced you to the Wades from Wades Landscaping in Tennessee. This week, the second company they’re helping on their, “Turn Around Tour” is Vineland Landscaping, from Vineland, […]
Have you heard about the Harvesters “Turn Around Tour”? The Harvesters volunteered to help three landscape companies during the 2017 season that couldn’t afford consultants. Wades Landscaping in Tennessee is […]
Is there real trust in your organization? Can your people trust you as the owner? Can the managers trust one another? Trust is the foundational quality for your company culture. […]
Watch this week as the Harvesters offer some great advice for all of you owners and leaders. They ask if you have helped your people set goals? Do you know […]
This week the Harvesters are taking you back to Louisville at the LANDSCAPES- 16 Convention. Watch as Harvester Bill interviews his long time friend, Dr. Phil. No, not the psychiatrist. […]
Watch this week as the Harvester talk about the 6 questions every landscape employee needs to know. For example: 1. What am I supposed to be doing? 2. How well […]