Team Engine

In 2024, we introduced 10 exciting new features to make your hiring and employee engagement even smoother. In case you missed the announcements, here’s what’s new: 📱 WhatsApp Integration Reach employees where they already are! WhatsApp is now part of our communication platform, offering seamless communication with field and seasonal workers. Perfect for H-2B workers and those using international numbers or Wi-Fi-only devices, this new channel supports all of Team Engine's essential communication functions like group updates, automated reminders, and urgent announcements. 📆 Recurring Scheduled Messages Simplify routine communication with fully customizable recurring messages. From weekly safety reminders to annual review notifications, this feature ensures consistent communication while saving time for HR teams. 🤖 AI-Powered Survey Summarization Make sense of employee feedback faster. Our AI tool summarizes survey responses, highlighting key themes and sentiments so you can quickly understand and act on what matters most to your workforce. 📸 Employee Profile Photos Help leadership recognize and connect with employees by adding profile pictures to their Team Engine profiles. It’s a small touch that fosters belonging and appreciation within your team. ⭐ Candidate Star Ranking System Easily prioritize applicants while reviewing digital resumes. Use the star system to rank candidates during pre-screening and collaborate with teammates directly within the platform, keeping everyone on the same page. ❌ Custom Rejection Reasons Track hiring decisions with clarity. By creating reusable, standardized rejection reasons, you’ll gain better insights into trends and areas to improve in your recruitment process. ⚡ “Send Now” Option for Status Changes Send updates to candidates immediately, instead of waiting for automations to kick in (which often include a short buffer of time to allow for last-minute edits or updates). 🚫 Block Applicant Communication Focus on serious candidates by restricting communication with applicants who exhibit inappropriate behavior or repeatedly reapply. 📤 Mass Rejection Messages Easily close the loop with all applicants when a hiring decision is made. This automation saves time, ensures transparency, and protects your employer brand reputation. 🖨️ Print Applicant Information Need physical copies of applicant details? With our print feature, you can now generate clean, organized records, offering a convenient complement to Team Engine’s digital tools. See + read more in this blog post: https://lnkd.in/gGwdMwQF

Hiring in today’s labor market is tough—and finding workers who are loyal, hardworking, and eager to grow can feel impossible. But what if the solution was giving someone a second chance? Second-chance employment isn’t without its challenges, and we understand the fears you may have when considering it. But the rewards often far outweigh the risks. By offering opportunities to those rebuilding their lives, you gain team members with incredible determination, gratitude, and drive. In this ServiceTitan podcast, Jackie Aubel sat down with Christian Rattin to hear his personal story of an employer giving him a second chance, learn how it transformed his approach to leadership, and discover practical strategies for implementing a second-chance policy in your own organization. 📺 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dm2hFeST

Does your annual strategic plan collect dust once it's written? 🤔 In this excerpt from our webinar, Randy Goruk highlights one of the biggest mistakes construction firms make: not measuring plan progress. Proper execution is just one of Randy's top tips for turning your vision into reality. Watch the full webinar on-demand to get all his insights as you finalize your 2025 strategic plan: https://lnkd.in/gNnWvsZe #Construction #StrategicPlanning #Leadership #Webinar

On the #NALP Field Trip this past September, attendees saw firsthand what it means to foster a family-oriented culture. As one of our valued customers, Sebert Landscape sets a remarkable example of how strong workplace culture drives employee retention and performance. Here's what stands out: - Celebrating Wins Together: Sebert recognizes their team members in meaningful ways, whether through awards like the iconic bison statue or shoutouts in their internal newsletter. It’s a powerful way to ensure employees feel seen and appreciated. - Creating Spaces for Connection: The heart of their facility is the kitchen, where employees gather every Wednesday for lunch. This simple tradition fosters camaraderie and strengthens relationships across the team. - Staying Hands-On with Culture: Maintaining a consistent culture across seven branches is no small task, but Sebert’s leadership prioritizes weekly branch visits to keep their family-first values alive everywhere. - Promoting Team Effort: Sebert emphasizes that success is a team endeavor, not just the responsibility of one department. Collaboration and shared goals are central to their operations. At Team Engine, we share this belief in the power of connection, recognition, and communication. It’s why we’re proud to support companies like Sebert with tools that make communication more effective, maintain culture across locations, and keep a pulse on employee engagement. Together, we’re creating workplaces where people feel valued and empowered, and we think that's worth celebrating 🎉

For many, it feels impossible to turn down candidates when you’re understaffed. But Robyn Schmitz of High Prairie Outdoors explains, “Being selective is the key to a consistently performing culture where you retain top talent and attract more top talent.” This article from the #NALP uncovers how hiring for cultural fit can reduce turnover, improve team morale, and even make filling roles faster. https://lnkd.in/giYmsXnV

A great episode from Million Dollar Landscaper as we slide into the final weeks of the year! Here's some key takeaways: 📊 Review Performance & Financial Health • Dive into your P&L statements: Move beyond gross profit and analyze net profit to get a full picture of your business's financial health. • Know your breakeven point: Many landscaping companies hit this by September or November. The months after that are prime time to push for maximum profitability. 📈 Budget for Growth • Take time this month to review labor, material, and equipment costs, and create a balanced budget. Planning for the unexpected (repairs, price increases) ensures a smoother year ahead. 💡 Refine Services & Target Profitable Clients • Identify your most profitable services and focus marketing efforts on those. For example, does residential maintenance bring in more steady income than one-time projects? • Review underperforming services. Can they be priced higher, or is it time to let them go? 🎯 Set SMART Goals for 2025 • Your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART). Want to hit $600K in sales? Break it into quarterly or monthly revenue targets and map out the tasks to get there. • Prioritize high-margin services and ensure your capacity (labor, equipment, etc.) aligns with your targets. 🛠 Plan for Key Improvements • Pricing: Adjust rates using real data—labor costs, time spent, and overhead—to ensure profitability. • Scheduling: Avoid overbooking by maintaining buffer days for weather or equipment issues. Transparency with clients goes a long way here. 📣 Strengthen Marketing & Partnerships • Optimize your online presence to attract ideal clients. Highlight what sets you apart, whether that’s your expertise in water features or exceptional customer service. • Build credibility through Google reviews or video testimonials. • Partner with local businesses, like electricians or complementary landscapers, to expand your network and referrals. Listen to the full discussion on YouTube 👇 https://lnkd.in/g2cwMGMh

Here are some ways that we're seeing our customers use #AI in their #HumanResources functions: ✅ Writing Job Descriptions in Seconds Crafting job descriptions can be tedious, but generative AI makes it quick and easy. Input a few details about the role, and AI generates tailored, clear descriptions designed to resonate with candidates. ✅ Streamlining Communication Keeping everyone on the same page can be tough, especially when teams speak multiple languages. AI-powered tools can draft, translate, and tailor messages to ensure every employee gets the right information in their preferred language. ✅ Automating Time-Consuming Tasks Repetitive admin tasks like scheduling interviews or answering FAQs eat up hours. AI can handle these jobs, ensuring faster responses and freeing up your team for more strategic work. ✅ Simplifying Compliance and Policy Updates AI can draft policy templates, flag potential compliance gaps, and even ensure critical updates are delivered and acknowledged. Did we miss any? How are you using AI in your HR processes? Share your thoughts below! 👇

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In a recent episode of 'Workforce 4.0,' Ann Wyatt and Carlos del Pozo discussed how a people-first approach and AI are reshaping the future of work. We've got the recap + full video ⤵️

As snow and ice season ramps up, one key to success stands out: FOCUS 🧐 Clarity in your mission and alignment with your core values isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for building a thriving, loyal workforce and achieving long-term business success. Scott Lesak, CSP spoke on this with Jack Jostes at the #SIMA Symposium earlier this year, offering the following key points: ✅ Know your mission: Your work isn’t just about plowing snow or landscaping—it’s about the impact you’re creating. What deeper purpose does your company serve? At Kasel Rocks Landscape Company, Scott’s mission is to “create peace of mind” and improve the lives of employees and clients alike. This focus helps guide every decision, from customer selection to workforce strategy. ✅ Define your ‘hell yes’ customer: Not every client is the right fit. Whether it’s HOAs, retail, or industrial sites, the clients you serve should align with your mission and values. For example, Kasel Rocks thrives with industrial clients because it supports their mission and enables them to scale operations by 300% year-over-year. ✅ Trial and error leads to clarity: Not sure who your ideal customer is? Start by reflecting on past projects. Which clients felt like a win? Which drained your resources or misaligned with your values? By analyzing these patterns, you can narrow your focus and build systems that support your growth. 💡 Key takeaway: Companies that stay focused on their mission and align their workforce, clients, and processes with core values consistently outperform their competition. Alignment creates clarity, streamlines operations, and empowers teams to work with purpose.