One of the biggest challenges in running a successful floral business is attracting and retaining talented staff. Since the pandemic, finding and keeping the right people has been even more challenging. Yet having great staff and keeping them happy and engaged is the key to building a thriving business. To help with hiring successfully, Rio Roses supplied 10 tips from Human Resources experts have found successful.

1. Provide Competitive Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the best talent, offer competitive salaries and hourly wages, along with standard benefits like health

FloraCraft announced the late Don Zwiefka as the 2023 FloraCraft Wall of Fame Honoree. The FloraCraft Wall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing and honoring individuals who have contributed to the organization’s success and have played an essential role in its mission. 

Zwiefka is being recognized for his contribution posthumously as he passed away in December after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Members of his family, including wife and children, attended FloraCraft’s holiday party to receive the award on his behalf. 

“Our hearts go out to Don’s family during this difficult time,”

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced the 23 floats awarded official honors in the 135th Rose Parade presented by Honda. These awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories and specifications.

The 2024 Sweepstakes trophy, the most beautiful entry: encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment, was presented to San Diego Zoo. Since 1924, the Tournament of Roses has recognized one participant with the Sweepstakes Award for the most beautiful entry, encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the

CalFlowers announced major improvements to an existing partnership with FedEx that provides exclusive discounts and benefits tailored to the floral industry. This partnership marks a new phase of exceptional value and cost savings, available immediately to all CalFlowers’ members.

In conjunction with this partnership, CalFlowers has launched an exclusive membership drive, inviting floral businesses to join and access the updated shipping program, networking opportunities and additional professional benefits.

Key Highlights of the Enhanced FedEx Shipping Program:

• FedEx Priority Overnight

It’s no secret that poinsettias hold a special place in the heart of Oasis Grower Solutions. Around the world, these beloved plants are synonymous with holiday celebrations. But that wasn’t always the case. It took “Mr. Poinsettia” Paul Ecke, Sr. to leverage a revolutionary grafting technology and turn poinsettias into an enduring tradition. The story could have ended with California’s Ecke Ranch, but it didn’t. The Oasis Grower Solutions team is grateful it had a hand in helping the Eckes make poinsettias what they are today.

Smithers-Oasis, the parent company of Oasis Grower Solutions, was

FloraCraft, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of floral and craft foam, has received the MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training Silver Award and MIOSHA CET Ergonomics Award, recognizing the company as a leader in workplace health and safety.

These awards are only given to organizations who meet the requirements outlined by Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. FloraCraft worked alongside MIOSHA for the past year to identify, track and measure a variety of safety benchmarks before being encouraged to apply for the awards.

“We are honored to be recognized by