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How Private Equity Impacts the Green Industry's EMPLOYEES

Every conversation about private equity in this industry is aimed at one person. The owner. When to sell. What price? Which partner? What's next for you?

What about the people nobody is advising? A lot of them are already halfway out the door.

We've recruited a lot of people. We talk to a lot of owners and business leaders. And we also talk to a lot of team members.

And lately we're hearing something we have to tell you about.

Private Equity is Buying the Landscaping Industry!

The Myth of Multitasking: Why Focus Is the Real Superpower

If you’ve ever read a job post—any job post—you’ve probably seen the phrase “must be able to multitask.” It’s one of...

3 Ways to Be a More Appealing Employer in a Competitive Market

In today’s job market, employers don’t just compete for customers—they also compete for talent. And in many industries,...

Hire Employees Who Have a Sense of Urgency

In today’s fast-moving business world, speed matters. Projects have deadlines, customers have expectations, and...

Why Candidates Turn Down Job Offers: It’s Not Always About the Offer

Many employers assume that when a candidate turns down a job offer, it must be because the salary wasn’t high enough,...

Do Your Employees Know How Their Success Is Being Measured?

One of the biggest hidden problems in today’s workplaces is that most employees don’t actually know how their success...

If You’re Thinking it, Say it: How to Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes

In recruiting and hiring, few things are as frustrating as realizing—weeks or months after the start date—that a new...

How Many Direct Reports Should a Manager Have? Finding the Leadership Sweet Spot

One of the most important and often overlooked aspects of effective leadership is determining the right number of...

Wake Up and Win with Morning Huddles

In the fast-paced, often unpredictable world of business, consistent communication is one of the few levers leaders can...

Job vs. Career — Is There Really a Difference?

When you’re trying to attract talent, the words you choose matter. But so does the substance behind those words. One of...

Overtime is NOT a benefit

In today’s hiring market, where workers are pickier than ever about where and how they work, some employers still list...
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