Every season in the UK brings with it a fresh set of grounds maintenance jobs. As a business of any size, you may require some kind of grounds maintenance staff; be you a public or private grounds maintenance business, a hotel, golf course, or other. But, it can prove tricky in finding skilled grounds staff […]
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For those entering the horticultural and especially the landscaping sector getting the right education and training is a top priority. For many just getting access to this education and training is a challenge and very often this challenge is financial. This is where organisations such as the BALI Chalk fund play a vital role. Furthermore, […]
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It is becoming well known that the landscaping industry is facing a severe skills shortage. Awareness about careers in the industry and “branding” of the industry to expose rewarding and sustainable career opportunities has been limited in recent years. In recognition of the challenges facing the vital sector of the economy the British Association of […]
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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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