Company culture is one commonly cited reason lawn and landscape companies attract and retain their employees. One aspect of your company culture you should evaluate is how your company cares for your employees’ mental well-being.

While it’s easy to meet the physical needs of your team by keeping them safe and healthy, caring for their mental health is just as important. Landscape company owners say their employees are dealing with everything from anxiety and depression to addiction and insomnia. 

“The physical nature of our work can also lead to physical exhaustion and fatigue, which can exacerbate mental health concerns,” says Amber Burkett, benefits manager for LandCare, based in Frederick, Maryland. “We understand this and thus, it is all the more important to prioritize education, awareness, and support for our employees to address these challenges and promote mental wellbeing.”

NALP’s Jill Odom, speaks to LandCare’s benefits manager, Amber Burkett along with other industry leaders about the importance of addressing mental health.

Read the full article from NALP’s The Edge, here.