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Explosive Growth – My Lessons Learned Approximately 16 months ago, we were slammed with the onset of COVID-19. At that time predictions were made by many (myself included) that Canada would likely be in a recession by the fall of 2020. Little did anyone know the impact of COVID-19 would be on the construction and…
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Over the last few months, I have been repeatedly asked, “Should I implement Open Book Management?” or “What do you think of the Great Game of Business?”. These are loaded questions. My instinct is to respond, “Why do you ask?” For me personally, I introduced the concept of Open Book Management to my company (Gelderman Landscape…
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Staff Christmas Bonus – Yes or No? This is the time of the year when employers ask of themselves, “Am I going to give my employees a Christmas Bonus”? Many employers have a practice of paying Christmas bonuses – partly as a reward to staff for their contribution to the success of the business during the previous…
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When reading this title, you may first think of taking a swim in a pool during the summer heat of 2020. Yes, diving deep into the pool where the water is cool would be refreshing. However, the “Diving Deep” that I am thinking of is not about swimming but about a mid summer “Diving Deep”…
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KNOW THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE Last October, Gelderman Landscape Services received a visit from the Ministry of Labour requesting to see our Heat Stress Policy. The representative did not like our response when we questioned the need for a Heat Stress Policy in October. We did comply and shared the policy. …
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RECRUITMENT SERVICES Finding Top Performers. Building Successful Teams. Building teams is an art and costly when you get it wrong. We help you find the right people with the right combination of skills and character traits to join your team! Our experience is like no other. Our strategies and experience are based on tried and…
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DASHBOARD 101 What to focus on? Over the years I have had staff ask me, “Nathan, what’s the 1 thing that I need to focus on?” To which I have responded, I wish there was only 1 thing that we could focus on. Business would be much simpler if that was the case. However, business…
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BUSINESS STRATEGY INTERVIEW This week, I was interviewed by Rob Murray from Intrigue Media to discuss the “ins and outs” of business strategy, employees and finances when it comes to managing your business through COVID19. If you are interested in listening to the interview, click on the Listen and Watch button below. Listen and Watch…
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Recently our marketing company asked me if we (Gelderman) had any assets that we could leverage to create more sales? Immediately my thought went to our equipment and inventory, but then I realized that our staff are our greatest assets. Yes, you heard me correctly. Equipment depreciates with time. Inventory once used is physically gone. …
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SUCCESSFUL RECRUITING PROCESS Step 1: Create Position Complete Job Description outlining core skill sets and behaviours required for the role Complete Job Ad Step 2: Post Position Utilize existing staff members, suppliers associations Use social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Post on Indeed, website, HRDC, Kijiji, For applicants to send resume and cover letter to…
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