Tree care companies are struggling to retain quality workers despite offering higher wages and ...previously unimagined pay rates. Companies need to plug the hole that is draining their profession by confronting the reality that qualified workers are leaving their companies and many are leaving the profession entirely.

In this article, Bachmann suggests that leaders need to understand the roots of this problem, acknowledge their responsibility, and act to correct it by recognizing their role in creating disengagement. Company leaders need to consider alternative methods that will motivate and engage their employees.

Motivation 3.0, also known as intrinsic (internal) motivation, refers to the internal drive that comes from within a person to perform a task or achieve a goal. It is based on the belief that people have a natural desire to learn and grow. This approach works to build connections and trust with employees. It means discovering what employees want or need and helping them achieve it.

Leaders who understand the principles of Motivation 3.0 can create a work environment that fosters intrinsic motivation. They can empower their employees to take ownership of their work, provide opportunities for growth and development, and connect their work to a larger purpose or mission.

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We'll be starting the EAW Conference off strong with one of the most respected voices in the ...tree care industry, Mundi Wilson-Piper!

Join us August 7 - 9 for this highly interactive and immersive workshop! Network with like-minded individuals from all across the United States, share your experiences and practical approaches and bring home strategies that you can implement right away!

With a focus on:
🚨Creating safety plans and integrate them into your daily operations
🚨Establishing an integrated and successful safety culture
🚨Closing the gaps between safety in the office and the field
🚨Prioritizing well-being for higher performance and higher retention
🚨Ensuring OSHA compliance
🚨Utilizing risk management practices to lower insurance costs
🚨The Six Domains of TCIA Accreditation

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Three experts discuss the importance of heartwood and how it can impact decisions regarding wood ...strength and decay status. Heartwood is often confused with heart rot, but the two terms have distinct meanings. Heartwood is the central core of the stem or branch of a tree, which is genetically pre-programmed to undergo a metabolic shift that converts sapwood into heartwood. This transformation leads to the loss of sap conduction and the death of formerly living wood cells. In contrast, heart rot refers to the decay of the heartwood, which can weaken the tree and potentially lead to structural failure.

Understanding the difference between heartwood and heart rot is crucial for tree care professionals when assessing the strength and decay status of a tree. It is essential to identify whether the decay is limited to the heartwood or extends to the surrounding sapwood, as this can impact the tree's structural stability and the course of treatment.

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Slide 1 & 2: Heartwood decay can compromise tree stability when decayed heartwood occupies large volumes of the stem, as in this bur oak.

3: Heartwood in bitternut hickory. Many tree species form heartwood that may not show resistance to decay or may have only slightly increased resistance to decay.

4: A large-diameter ash trunk cross section shows little apparent difference in heartwood and sapwood coloration. Heartwood of this type is sometimes referred to as ripewood.

5: Discolored wood due to injury and decay in silver maple. This may be mistakenly interpreted as heartwood due to its location in the center of the stem. Photo courtesy of Thomas Draves.

6: Some decay fungi, such as Ganoderma applanatum, can decay healthy sapwood, as shown here. Note that the heartwood on this red oak is decayed.

Looking to create an inclusive work culture that drives performance, improves safety and increases ...profitability? Start by becoming an ally and actively using your power and privilege to achieve equity and inclusion for others. In our industry, most things come down to time, training, support and, of course, the ever-changing variable – the tree. Using the tree care analogy, this article explains the difference between equality, equity and justice, and how developing an inclusion policy can help create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Take these steps and start positively impacting your company's culture of inclusion today!

There are simple, actionable steps that tree care companies can take to create more inclusive work environments. A culture of inclusivity creates happier, more diverse workforces that more closely align with who our customers are.

Read the full article to learn more about steps you can take to create a more inclusive work environment in the May 2023 issue of TCI Magazine at tcimag.tcia.org or link in our bio.

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