Why the Labor Problem is Different Now
While labor continues to be the biggest challenge for every company in our industry, the dynamic has wildly shifted this week. For the past 5 years or so, just finding people to apply for jobs has been a herculean task. But starting this week, the labor problem will be entirely different for contractors. Here’s how to solve it...
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Back to Work Better
As states continue to reopen, every business owner I’ve talked to has told me they’re busier than ever trying to catch up. But in the rush of safety precautions, pressure to finish jobs, and continuing labor issues, many are overlooking the most important thing for new employees. What needs to stay as top priority is...
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Overcoming the Unemployment Benefit Challenge
I spoke to an owner/client today who took the PPP loan and is getting pushback, grumbling, and anger from his team who feel they could have made more money on unemployment then continuing being paid from the company. With the additional $600 the Federal government kicked in on top of the average unemployment, it's over $1000 a week to stay home in some areas of the country. How should he respond?
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Avoiding COVID Burnout
As nearly more than 3 in 5 employees are now working from home, many are experiencing serious burnout. Some feel manager expectations are high, some are balancing work and family, and others are just working extra hours from boredom. Whatever your circumstances, here’s how to avoid burnout while working remotely.
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Why the Brady Bunch View Is a Game-Changer
The shelter-in-place orders have resulted in a massive increase in Zoom meetings. If you have participated in a Zoom meeting, you probably know about the viewing option where each participant’s video feed is placed in a square box stacked on top of other boxes - just like the Brady Bunch. What’s interesting is that something really awesome happens when the Brady Bunch view is used. In fact, it’s a game-changer!
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Essential or Not?
There has been much discussion about whether or not landscape service providers are essential or non-essential. Here is what we know for sure:
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Why I Love Quarantine
Like most of us, I’m stuck working at home while doing my part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While there have been some real challenges and plenty of canceled events, overall I’m loving quarantine. Here’s why you should be loving this time too…
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