Over the past month or two, MorePeople’s Garden Centre Team have been involved with some HTA Business Improvement Events. These are fairly small, intimate events attended by various Garden Centres that are part of the GCA from the same geographical area, discussing the past year, best sellers, challenges faced and sharing ideas and solutions to help them move forward.
Last week Michail and Felicity joined a Business Impressment Event in Coventry at Smiths Garden Centre to present.
Michail comments…
“Our presentation focused on recruitment, staff retention and succession planning. We shared our experiences and insights in the hope of helping attendees address any challenges they may be facing. It was valuable to hear their perspectives, as each business has unique needs, so we tailored our responses to address their specific situations.
Some of the garden centres in attendance had never worked with recruiters, so they were interested in understanding exactly how we operate. Others wanted to know which roles are the most challenging to recruit for, and some sought our opinion on the increase in the national living wage.
The conversation covered a wide range of topics, making the presentation both interactive and engaging.
We learned a lot about how these specific garden centres operate, the unique challenges each one faces, and, importantly, what works well for them.
As a recruiter for the garden centre industry, these conversations are invaluable, allowing us to exchange ideas, expand our market knowledge, and develop tailored solutions for the businesses we support.”
