As the horticulture and landscape industry staff shortage continues in Australia, it’s becoming increasingly important for employers to look afield to attract the best talent in the field. One of the ways to do this is through professional networking and sharing open positions on LinkedIn. Why LinkedIn? LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking site, with millions of users from
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As a business owner in the landscape, horticulture, and nursery industry, it’s essential to understand labour laws and regulations to ensure compliance and protect your business. In this blog post, we’ll list the most important labour laws and regulations that apply to our industry in Australia. 12 Labour Legal Requirements for Australian Horticulture Businesses Minimum wage: Australian horticulture, landscaping and
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The horticulture and landscape industry in Australia is currently facing a significant staff shortage. The demand for skilled workers in this industry has risen significantly in recent years, but the number of workers available has not kept pace, or even decreased. This shortage has created significant challenges for employers, as they struggle to find and retain the skilled workers they
Continue reading In horticulture, nursery and landscape businesses, building a strong team is essential for your success. It’s important to have a clear strategy in place for building and maintaining a team that can handle the demands of the industry. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best practices for building a strong team in the Australian horticulture industry and how
Continue reading When it comes to hiring staff for a horticulture, nursery, or landscape business, it’s important to have a well-structured onboarding process in place. Not only does this help to ensure that new hires are properly trained and equipped to do their job, but it also helps to reduce turnover and improve employee satisfaction. In this article, we’ll be discussing some
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In the horticulture, nursery and landscape industry, finding the right candidate for a job can be a challenge. Whether your business hires 1 or 1000 people, it’s essential to have effective strategies in place for identifying the best candidates for your open positions. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best practices for identifying the right candidate for your
Continue reading As a business owner or HR manager in the landscape and horticulture industry, it’s important to understand the laws and regulations surrounding award wages. The award wages system in Australia is designed to ensure that all employees in a specific industry or occupation are paid a minimum rate of pay, which is determined by the Fair Work Commission. In this
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