As a successful manager, you need to understand the recruitment process in your company. It is well known that one bad person hired can be an expensive mistake that costs time and money that has now been wasted. This one and hire can have a negative impact on staff morale too. Here are some top […]
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Now that the dust has settled, here is a brief overview of the recent budget delivered by Chancellor Phillip Hammond relevant to the industry. The off-payroll working rules (IR35 reform) which were implemented into the public sector in 2017 will be extended to the private sector and will apply to large and medium-sized businesses from April 2020. […]
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Gardening for many is a joyful hobby, but for others, it is a job. Like many outdoor jobs gardening becomes a way of life rather than just a thing to do for work and many of the best gardeners today started out as an apprentice gardener. Apprentice for some people has a stigma attached to […]
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Grounds maintenance may seem like a fairly mundane job and even a dead end career to some. In reality grounds maintenance is a fantastic job that really can make your life better. Here are Ten Unexpected Ways Grounds maintenance Jobs Can Make Your Life Better Better than benefits The first way in which a grounds […]
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Sci-Fi writers have written many amazing and horrific stories about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. However, how much is fact and how much is fiction is the underlying question we all ask. AI and Automation is finding its way into everything and grounds maintenance is no exception. As technology, especially computer technology and systems advance, […]
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Poems and songs of great beauty have been written about the green and pleasant land that is known as the UK. Artists, both great masters as well as just those who dabble have painted some of the most well-known landscapes that epitomise the UK. However, the open spaces in the UK that the poets write […]
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Are Apprentices in the Grounds Maintenance Industry the Answer to the Skills Shortage? There has been a long reported skills shortage in the grounds maintenance industry, with trained and skilled workers constantly being sought after. The uncertain future of migrant workers in terms of Brexit too, is once again raising the issue. So, are apprentices […]
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5 Secrets about Grounds maintenance That Nobody Will Tell You. Introduction. Lawn care and ground maintenance practices vary from place to place, level of professionalism needed, and the seasons of the year. Most grounds owners prefer to hire pros to help them nurture a flourishing lawn at a little cost rather than do it themselves. […]
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