Brock McRea and Angela Talocco from Swingle Lawn Tree & Landscape Care in Denver outline how landscapers can build employee recruitment and retention programs that work.
3. Recruitment
What is Recruitment ?
Refers to the overall process of
attracting, selecting and
appointing suitable candidates
for jobs within an organization,
either permanent or temporary.
13. Recruiting
Networking
We are always
looking to add
talent to our
team. Who Do you
work For?
You should go
talk to that guy,
They are hiring!
Here is my card,
once I receive your
resume I will
follow up with you
.
Can I get your
Card? I’d like
to send you my
Resume.
I’ve heard
great things
about you guys
22. Recruitment & Retention That Works
It’s A Process
Hire The Right
People Into The
Right Positions
Welcome
Employees
To Company
Provide Job
Specific Training
Offer Ongoing
Training
Opportunities
Take Care
of Your
Employees
Provide & Receive
Feedback
Recruitment
Retention
Development
23. Welcoming Employees To Your Company
Memorable First Days
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will
never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou
24. Welcome Employees To Your Company
Practical Pointers:
New Employee Orientation
Connect With Them
Help Them Feel Comfortable
In Their New Environment
Tour of the Facility
Bottom Line:
Retention Begins On An Employee’s First Day. Make It Memorable!
25. Provide Job Specific Training
Have a Plan
Set Clear Expectations
Provide Tools To Do The Job
Provide Training To Do The Job
Provide Continued Support To Do The Job
Have Training Plans For Different Positions Throughout Your
Company
26. Provide Job Specific Training
Confused or Confident
Daily Processes & Procedures
Equipment & Vehicle
Maintenance
Job Site Set Up
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
Benjamin Franklin
Safety
Subject Matter Experts
Customer Service
Hazard Awareness
Completing Paperwork
OSHA Compliance
Technical Skills
PPE
Customer Service
27. Offer Ongoing Training Opportunities
Practical Pointers:
Subject Matter
Experts
Shadowing
Experiences
Consultants or
Experts
Learning or
Resource Library
Peer To Peer
Learning
Resource List by
Magazine or Articles
Topic
Books
Membership, Licensure, and Certification Information
29. Recruitment & Retention That Works
Involve
Their
Families
Paid
Time Off
401K
Match
Medical
Benefits
Long
Term
Disability
Dental
Benefits
Short
Term
Disability
Birthday
Paid Off
Holiday
Party
Flexible
Schedule
PayFlex
Discounted
Services
Celebrate
Success
Recognition
Company
Picnic
Tuition
Reimbursement
Review
Process
Provide
Training
Know Your Employees & Take Care of Them
30. Recruitment & Retention That Works
It’s A Process
Hire The Right
People Into The
Right Positions
Welcome
Employees
To Company
Provide Job
Specific Training
Offer Ongoing
Training
Opportunities
Take Care
of Your
Employees
Provide & Receive
Feedback
Recruitment
Retention
Development
31. Recruitment & Retention That Works
Questions
Brock’s
Contact
Angela’s
Contact
Brock McRea
303.306.3115
bmcrea@myswingle.com
Angela Talocco
303.369.1380
atalocco@myswingle.com