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forward in their careers. Each em- ployee carries a photo badge that lists their certifications as a badge of honor, he says. “Tere’s a ton of growth op-
portunities for our folks,” McIrvin says. “It fits with great education. It keeps people engaged. I can tell you that as far as employee reten- tion and recruitment go, we have an easier job in my market than other folks do. Te reason is that word has spread that ‘Hey, listen, these guys are looking to move you up.’”
Building his recruiting around
culture fit rather than just industry experience has brought him some of his best employees from unex- pected places like the food service or hospitality industry, he says. “Tere are hardworking people
there,” he says. “Getting the right people on the bus is absolutely everything.” Checking for culture doesn’t stop with a personality test, though. Te first 30 days of every new employee’s role includes al- most daily check-ins to make sure things are feeling like a fit for both the employee and the company. “We make sure to have a badge for them and address them by name. Tat shows right out of the gates that we’re engaged. We’re appreciating you as a human and we’re checking in with you at the end of the first day,” he says. “We’re very intentional about our employee experience. We’re not looking to build robots. We’re looking for great attitudes.”
Kyle Brown is the editor-in-chief of Irri- gation & Lighting magazine and can be reached at
kylebrown@irrigation.org.
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Suzanne Saylor of Shearon Environmental Design built on her industry education to help keep her department profitable during the pandemic, learning from experts and sharing that knowledge with her team. The company encourages sharing ideas and expertise across disciplines. Photo: Shearon Environmental Design
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