Organizations must create a strong compensation structure to attract talent and keep employees engaged. Prospective and current employees want to feel confident that the pay practices are fair, equitable, and transparent. The furnishings and appliances industry tends to attract a very competitive group. Here are some best practices you should
Investing in your staff is one of the best ways to give your organization an advantage over others. Keeping your teams sharp and engaged in the highly competitive furnishings industry can be a differentiator. This can be done with an effective learning method to train employees. Following a tried-and-true model
You can get more out of your employees by capitalizing on the relationship you’ve mutually built while also maintaining a suitable level of accountability. HFA’s Chief HR Strategist Tracy Jackson covers 5 simple ways to engage with your team to constructively increase job performance and productivity in this Quick Click
I believe it was management consultant Peter Drucker who said that the purpose of a business is to earn a customer. That might have been true back in the American Bandstand era of sock hops and sharing a malted with your best gal, but I contend there are other, albeit
High-performing teams and organizations don’t just happen. It requires the dedicated efforts of leadership to articulate a clear mission, vision, and a value statement that resonates with the staff. That message must then be communicated to the teams in a way that allows them to see how their efforts will
Strong company culture is one of the best ways not only to attract customers but also for attracting and keeping employees. HFA’s Chief HR Strategist Tracy Jackson shares 5 company culture lessons that will pay off for you in this Quick Click Solution video. CLICK HERE for more HR resources
This quick instructional video from HFA’s Chief HR Strategist Tracy Jackson will show you how to effectively use the Interview Scoring Rubric. Click here to download the Scoring Rubric Download the HFA Outline for Candidate Interview Questions CLICK HERE for more HR resources from HFA.
HFA’s Chief HR Strategist Tracy Jackson’s Quick Click Solution video shows you some creative tips to engage your new hires through the training process. It’s a sure way to get the most out of your team and sets the tone for your ongoing relationship. CLICK HERE for more HR resources
Onboarding your new team members isn’t as cut and dry as you may think. HFA’s Chief HR Strategist Tracy Jackson offers you some things to consider to help you navigate the nuances of onboarding in today’s retailing environment. CLICK HERE for more HR resources from HFA.
Finding and retaining talent is one of the greatest challenges employers face today. Having a well-executed onboarding program can be a game-changer! When someone receives a job offer, everyone wants to hear all about it. You get to make a first impression during the interview phase, or the “courting” stage.
David Enos of Phelps Digital gives you 5 digital mistakes to avoid in order to improve your digital marketing results.
Inventory management is at the top of every retailer’s mind. It is the foundation of your business and a dynamically
Current events, some that have no direct relationship to the home furnishings industry, can sometimes disrupt our advocacy processes. We
In digital communication and commerce, imagery and visual merchandising have never been more important. An internal study from Google’s Search
Learn some of the top talent acquisition strategies from HR expert Tracy Jackson, HFA’s Chief HR Strategist. CLICK HERE for
Congress and the Trump administration are preparing another Covid-19 relief package. The Home Furnishings Association’s Washington representative, Chris Andresen, and government relations liaison Doug Clark
Everyone is trying to figure out what the “new normal” will look like when your stores reopen. What will recovery look like to you and
