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Labour

Apr 30, 2018

Hire a youth and get up to $2,000

Government announces financial incentives for using youth employment services.
Apr 10, 2018

Give your input on skills required by new talent

LO members are asked to provide input on the skills and attitudes required by new talent in the profession.
Apr 5, 2018

Attracting more applicants to our profession

The limiting factors to attracting labour to our profession.
Apr 5, 2018

How to stop babysitting

The need for a structured hiring and onboarding program and clearly defined company culture.
Company owners have to make this  an industry in which people want to work.
Mar 6, 2018

Hiring better in 2018

Tips on securing the best staff for your growing business.
Feb 23, 2018

Bill 148 resources and links

Articles and links to help you navigate new employment laws in Ontario.
Jan 9, 2018

Identifying the best, most profitable jobs

If you want to grow a successful business in this industry, you must be able to identify jobs that make money and those that don't.
Jan 9, 2018

Improving your field labour ratio

The field labour ratio is one of the most important key performance indicators for any landscape company because labour has more impact on profitability than any other cost in your company.
Dec 18, 2017

What you need to know about Bill 148

Answers to frequently asked questions about Bill 148.
Oct 15, 2017

LO committee advocates for members

Industry voices concerns over proposed changes to employment laws in Ontario.
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