In its annual State of the Industry Report, Houzz reviewed data and looked at industry performance from 2021 and provided an outlook for 2022. The report found that companies across the home improvement industry are confident in what 2022 will …
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SHRM Shares Workplace Trends for 2022
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) released its State of the Workplace Study, which evaluates how organizations handled key workplace challenges last year and looks at the workplace trends for 2022. The study surveyed human resource professionals and other …
Read More »U.S. Economy Adds 467,000 Jobs in January
In light of an influx of omicron infections, U.S. employers added 467,000 jobs in January, surprising experts who predicted only a slight increase in job additions. In the retail trade, employment rose by 61,000, with building and garden supply stores …
Read More »Home Depot Announces Spring Hiring Plans
The Home Depot® is hiring more than 100,000 new associates ahead of its busy spring season and holding a Virtual Spring Career Day event so jobseekers can get an inside look at open jobs. Jobseekers are encouraged to apply to …
Read More »On the Web: February 2022
There’s much more to discover from the February 2022 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success.
Read More »How to Host Group Interviews
Every month, HomCo Lumber & Hardware hosts a group interview, whether they’re looking to fill open positions in the store or not. These group interviews have become an integral part of the operation’s hiring process. While many retailers are struggling …
Read More »The Tools You Need to Craft Effective Job Listings
In a tight job market, your job listings are crucial to share information with applicants and set your company apart from the competition. As you put together job listings, it’s important to understand the difference between a job posting and …
Read More »10 Questions You Need to Ask Interviewees
You spend hours poring over employment applications and resumes, checking references and choosing the best of the lot to interview. Whether done in-person, online or over the phone, the interview tells you whether a candidate is a good employment match. …
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