Quarterly Advocacy Update June 2022
As Congress prepares its final legislative push before the midterm elections, get your questions answered on what’s happening in Washington DC that will affect green industry businesses. This quarter, we will discuss: must-pass legislation confronting Congress; updates on key industry priorities; the Administration’s regulatory agenda; and more
Developing a safety program
Developing an effective safety program is key to a healthy workplace for your employees and your bottom line. Not only are there costs associated with injuries but there are other affected areas such as employee morale and potential violations that could result in expensive fines. The benefits of implementing an effective safety program, according to […]
Summer Savings: Tips for Reducing Energy Usage (& Costs)
Summer is on the horizon, and for many of us, those above average temperatures have already hit. Unfortunately, higher temperatures and higher energy bills go hand in hand if not properly managed. Coupled with the volatile electricity and natural gas prices as of late, many businesses are looking at significant increases on their energy bills […]
Women In Horticulture – May 2022
Dr. Alicain Carlson is a young mother holding her “dream job” as the technical manager at Syngenta Flowers where she manages a team of technical leads and horticultural scientists across the country and at two trial locations. The daughter of an Army officer, Alicain grew up all over the United States and spent her high […]
Research Shows Plants Benefit Our Health and Well-Being
While often overlooked, mental health challenges are not unique to the young or old, rural, or urban. It affects everyone at various seasons of life and in different ways and has certainly been more top of mind given the challenges of the past two years. In fact, according to a recent study conducted by Morning […]
How Do Consumers Visually Find the Plant They’ll Buy?
Presented by Dr. Bridget Behe – Professor of Horticultural Marketing at Michigan State University HRI has funded several studies of how consumers view retail displays in order to find the plant they want to purchase. Findings give growers, retailers, and wholesalers insight as to how consumers “read” or “view” these displays in the plant selection […]
Connect – June 2022
Keys to Successfully Engaging & Communicating With Your Technicians
Communicating and engaging with your employees is one of the most important parts of building a good company culture and boosting productivity – especially in our current world. In fact, 65% of millennials in the US value company culture more than a high income. Join us for the webinar Engaging with Your Technicians as we […]
Ergonomics at work: creating a safer environment at home and in the office
The rapid shift to work-from-home arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic meant that many remote work setups were quickly put together without long-term considerations in mind. Given that two years have passed since the start of the pandemic, now is a good time to revisit these — what once were seen as temporary — arrangements. That’s […]
Pregnant Employees and Employer Obligations
Women comprise over half the American workforce, and that number increases annually. While sexual harassment and gender equity issues often garner more attention, how to deal with a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers. It’s an issue that’s often a source of consternation, and if improperly handled could result in […]