Welcome to Irrigation & Lighting magazine’s Keys to Workforce Success, a collection of best practices from industry consultants and experts chosen to unlock your company’s potential for growth. These articles are focused on ideas and concepts that will help you give your employees the support they need. Use these professional insights to see your business from another perspective and develop the processes you need to grow your crew into the team you’re after.
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Hiring practices. You’re always on the lookout for the next reliable hire. Whether you’re a seasonal or year-round contractor, bringing on new, quality crew members is always in the back of your mind. Industry experts show how building a relationship within the community can make it easier to find your next great hire. Sharing sincere experiences both from the perspective of an employee and from leadership can show potential recruits why your company should be at the top of their list. Then, use career path programs and ongoing improvement to show them how to build a career on your team.
Company culture. Your company has a culture, whether you’ve given it serious thought or not. Developing a healthy, supportive company culture is one of the best ways to retain good employees and encourage them to grow in their roles. Tom Borg shares how culture starts with communication and a shared understanding of a common goal. Learn to show your team what they’re worth to you.
Continued education. You might worry that your crew members could move on to other companies if you encourage their continued education. But what happens if they don’t learn anything and stay in the role they’re already in? Ken Keller shows how to build a curriculum, set goals and show your team what potential is ahead of them through education. Sometimes you have to be more than a boss. You also have to be a teacher.
