By: Larry Fish, President I talk about the concept of “change” to my clients in the green industry all the time. Whenever I bring it up, it seems the world becomes divided into 2 groups of people; those who cause change and those who must adapt to the effects of change. Owners of landscape … [Read more...]
5 Aspects of Company Culture To Keep In Mind
When you start a new role with an organization, you need to know the company culture. Help navigate your new role by remembering these five dimensions of culture. Learn More … [Read more...]
The Consequences Of Hiring Bad Managers . . . AND HOW TO IMPROVE!!
By: Larry Fish, President How many business owners know the exact reasons why so many managers and supervisors at their respective companies leave shortly after they are hired? And what about those situations that seem to get off on a very positive note and then veer quickly to a negative end? … [Read more...]
Essential Employee Communications
By: Larry Fish, President Would you like to improve overall employee communications and at the same time hold your employees accountable for their behavior? Would you like your managers and supervisors to be more consistent and impartial in their dealings with employees? Would you like to get … [Read more...]
Strategic People Planning
By: Larry Fish, President I have found one of the toughest issues facing the owner of a growing landscape business is the challenge of building succession into the business by selecting and hiring people who will help the business survive long term. This is a tough, time-consuming effort because … [Read more...]
How Smart Is Your Pay Plan Working For You?
By: Larry Fish, President Many companies are turning their attention to wages paid to hourly employees now that Congress is debating and discussing raising the minimum wage again. People who have been through this process before know that a raise in the minimum wage for some employees can have a … [Read more...]