If you think of sales as the engine that drives your business, then every employee is a moving part in that engine. But they’re not merely “cogs in a wheel,” because if anyone fails to do their part, the entire …
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Crafting Job Descriptions to Attract High-Caliber Candidates
With ongoing labor shortages and hiring challenges, keeping your business properly staffed can be a daunting task. According to the World Economic Forum, there are currently more than 10.7 million job openings but only 5.7 million potential employees to fill …
Read More »PPG Names New Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
PPG announced the appointment of Marvin Mendoza as global head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). In this newly developed role, Mendoza will be responsible for designing, leading and executing PPG’s global DE&I vision and strategy and leveraging data-driven insights …
Read More »Protecting Your Mental Health During COVID-19 Disruption
COVID-19 presents stressors and uncertainty for every individual. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have provided tips on how people can protect their mental health. Read highlights from the CDC’s overview below. For more information, visit the CDC …
Read More »How Culture Motivates Staff to Work Better, Smarter and Happier
Every workplace has its own unique culture: the shared values and actions that guide each business and influence how customers and the outside world view it. When employers honestly assess their workplace culture, take steps to address long-standing issues and …
Read More »4 Ways Positive Culture Powers Your Business
In the January issue of Hardware Retailing, you read how Hassett Hardware and Friedman’s Home Improvement took steps to evaluate and improve their workplace culture. As each company united behind a single goal, teams grew closer and found new ways …
Read More »Research Shows Why Company Culture Matters
A company culture — the operation’s work atmosphere and core values—are critical for customer and employee satisfaction. Research from global research firm PwC reinforces why. A good company culture impacts employee performance, job satisfaction and loyalty, according to PwC. And …
Read More »Maine Retailer Empowers Team to Find Their Voice
In 2010, Kevin Hancock had a lot on his mind. As the chairman, president and CEO of Hancock Lumber, a seventh-generation family business that employs over 500 people, he was focused on navigating the operation through the recession. On top …
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