TRAINING, EDUCATION & RECRUITMENT

Paving a future for the landscapers of tomorrow

Realising the value of landscaping training, leading suppliers the Talasey Group recently opened a training academy. Here they explain the benefits of the new facility According to a recent landscaping sector forecast the industry has grown by 18%, in just over 8 years, contributing a staggering £1 billion to the UK economy. Many UK homeowners …

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Meeting the challenges of recruitment in landscaping

Declining work ethics and a general lack of awareness of industry opportunities are creating critical short- and long-term labour challenges in the world of landscaping. Ffion Llwyd-Jones explores how the industry is responding.  Attitudes, awareness and salary The industry is ill-prepared, says Marian Barker of Fresh Horticultural Careers: “The sector has never faced up to the long-term problem of …

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