Article by Nina Sharpe Owning heavy machinery (like skid loaders) can be expensive, but just like everything else in your inventory, it’s an investment. An investment that will slowly pay off itself – if you take proper care of it. But even small repairs for heavy machinery can cost you thousands of dollars, not including the cost of downtime, inefficient
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Woodland Trust has been recognised for the opportunities it gives to volunteers. The Charity has been awarded the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard. This is after being assessed against a range of best practice standards and having proved to excel in the areas of recruitment, safety standards, management, support, recognition and value. ` The charity has 3,226 roles for volunteers who undertake invaluable work for trees
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Using Horticulture Careers effectively We’ve all been there. It can be easy to hit a wall in your career. Perhaps you’ve come as far as you can where you currently are. Perhaps you are feeling undervalued in your current role. Or perhaps you’re looking to take your first steps into the industry. Whatever the reason, when it is time to
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Pro Landscaper Agenda: Mental Health At Work A happy workplace is a functional workplace. Taking care of your own mental health, and being aware of the mental health of those around you, is crucial when it comes to productivity and team spirit. This month Pro Landscaper asked what companies are doing to improve employee’s mental health, how self-employed people can
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Horticulture has never been more important. We are currently living in a time whereby the population of our planet is increasing at an alarming rate. Demand for housing is at an all-time high, and construction of residential sites is not an uncommon sight across the UK. It has been predicted that by the year 2050 there could be a global
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So, you’re ready to take the next step in your career? You know who you are, you know your skill set, and you know you are the right fit for the role. Make sure you get your CV right. But how do you put this across to a potential employer? It’s difficult to stand out from the crowd when you
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If you’re a company director or a hiring manager with a clear scope for your business, the chances are you’ve considered hiring an apprentice before. You’ve either given it serious consideration, or perhaps it was just a passing thought. Much of the time however, many people dismiss the idea. There are some fantastic reasons to consider hiring an apprentice as
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Here at Horticulture Careers HQ, we are often asked to review a job spec before we post them. We’ve seen all manner of postings, from the average to the quirky, and there are a few things we’ve learnt along the way that will help your post attract the right candidates. Get the job spec right Be clear about the role,
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