How Isla Talent Helped Elevation Outdoors Recruit Four Workers from Puerto Rico in Just Three Weeks

Finding dependable employees can be a challenge for landscaping companies, especially when staffing shortages begin affecting daily operations. For Elevation Outdoors, a commercial and residential landscaping company based in Georgia, filling open positions at its Knoxville, Tennessee branch had become a pressing concern.

That's when Branch Manager Travis White reached out to Clay Martin, founder of Isla Talent, for help.

From Staffing Challenges to a Stronger Team

Elevation Outdoors was experiencing workforce gaps at its Knoxville location and needed employees who could contribute to its operations.

Through Isla Talent's recruitment network in Puerto Rico, the company was able to bring in four workers in approximately three weeks.

According to Travis, the new employees quickly became valuable members of the team.

"I honestly couldn't imagine our branch without them at this moment."

His experience highlights how recruiting from Puerto Rico can help landscaping businesses address workforce shortages and build dependable teams.

More Than Recruitment: A Partnership Built on Trust

For Travis, one of the most valuable aspects of working with Isla Talent has been Clay Martin's responsiveness and ongoing support.

Throughout the recruitment process and after the workers arrived, Clay remained available to answer questions and address concerns.

Travis also emphasized the strong relationship Clay maintains with the workers, noting that they care about him and want to do a good job.

This personal approach is central to Isla Talent's recruiting philosophy: connecting employers with workers while maintaining communication and supporting long-term working relationships.

Looking Ahead: Plans to Grow the Team

The experience has been so positive that Elevation Outdoors hopes to retain all four employees and recruit another group of four in the near future.

Travis also expressed his enthusiasm for continuing the company's relationship with Isla Talent.

His testimonial reflects the value of finding a recruitment partner who understands both the employer's staffing needs and the people being recruited.

Looking for Reliable Landscaping Workers?

For landscaping and construction companies struggling to fill open positions, recruiting from Puerto Rico offers another way to connect with qualified workers.

Because Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens, employers can recruit them without the employment visa requirements associated with international hiring.

At Isla Talent, we help U.S. businesses connect with workers from Puerto Rico through personalized recruitment and ongoing communication.

Ready to strengthen your workforce?

Contact Isla Talent to discuss your hiring needs and explore how recruiting from Puerto Rico could help your business.