Interview with Daniel Grange, Owner of Still Meadow Landscape and Construction Expert for Wilson360

Foster trust within your team by demonstrating competence, care, and authenticity; it forms the foundation for team performance and retention.

Invest in leadership training for your field supervisors, focusing on soft skills like communication and respect, especially for those promoted from the field.

Reinforce training through regular follow-ups, accountability exercises, and involving senior leaders to ensure consistent application of learned concepts.

Pay attention to the initial messaging and onboarding experience for new hires; seemingly small details like the number of uniform shirts communicate your belief in their success.

Recognize and reward foremen and leaders who excel at training and retaining staff, not just high producers, as they are crucial for long-term company growth.

Understand that consistent small gestures, like providing new safety gear, hold significant meaning for field employees, especially those who report directly to job sites.

If your company has a strong culture and established processes, be prepared to invest extra time and resources in onboarding to ensure new hires are fully integrated and up to speed.