Larry Fish
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Luring leadership
Finding the right manager calls for a different kind of interview. Here are 7 tips to improve your HR practices.
September Web Extra: Interview Questions for green industry managers
Hiring the right candidate calls for a different kind of interview.
PEOPLE SMARTS: Pass the Torch, But Don't Let It Go Out
Keep the momentum going when handing over the business.
PEOPLE SMARTS: Strategic People Planning
Here are a few realities to consider when selecting and hiring people who will help the business survive long term.
PEOPLE SMARTS: Partnerships: A Real Asset
Partnerships in business require many of the same characteristics found in long, enduring friendships.
PEOPLE SMARTS: Ratio, Ratio, On the Wall...
One of the ways to monitor your business without having to look deeply into the financial details is to identify some key ratios that, if properly monitored, can give you a “heads up” on both trends.
PEOPLE SMARTS: Incentive Compensation
Most landscape companies want to manage their compensation programs more effectively and develop incentive plans that reward solid performers.
PEOPLE SMARTS: Be Aware and Take Care
Make an effort to make people feel appreciated.
PEOPLE SMARTS How Independent Are You?
The acquisition frenzy seems to have picked up slightly, but the lingering question of whether a successful business owner should consider selling the business to an acquiring company remains.
PEOPLE SMARTS Time for Some Personal Reflection?
The toughest job is developing and implementing a game plan to handle long-term success.