Hiring managers, human resources professionals, or retail owners will all tell you that retaining employees is difficult. Managing people in the current labor market is challenging in ways we haven’t encountered before. Nearly 85% of workers planned to leave their jobs in 2024. Baby boomers are retiring faster than they
Effective employee management is essential for any business, as managing employees effectively can lead to better productivity, higher job satisfaction, and a positive organizational culture. HR managers and business owners should take the time to understand the basics of effective employee management to ensure they can lead their employees toward
How To Turn Your Quiet Quitters Into Actively Engaged Team Members If you are in the retail Furniture Industry, it’s likely that your year-over-year sales are off by at least 10% to 15%, if not 20% or more. WHY? THERE ARE A MULTITUDE OF REASONS- Inflation, high interest rates, decreasing
Are you aware of your surroundings? In tune with movements, trends, and fads? Understanding of the dynamic shift of generational mindsets? Giving back in big ways? Sharing your commitment to good? Consumers practically demand brands to share a deep compassion for the community they serve. In a world of increasing
I began building a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program five years ago at Riskified. What began as an opportunity to give back to the communities where our employees live, and work has grown into a robust program recently rebranded as Riskified Cares. This blog will outline the many positive impacts
Employee retention is a critical challenge for home furnishings retailers. You rely on the skills and knowledge of your employees to provide quality customer service, maintain strong relationships with suppliers, and stay on top of industry trends. However, high turnover rates can disrupt operations, lead to declining customer satisfaction, and
In the home furnishing industry, customers want to be seen and treated as unique individuals during their furniture buying experience. The same is true for your employees. They want to know that you are invested in their career, given opportunities to develop and sharpen their skills, and appreciated for their
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 3% of the US workforce quits monthly. Voluntary turnover, especially among our salespeople, is at an all-time high. The workforce is shrinking, baby boomer retirements are accelerating, and your employees have more options than they have had in a long time. In
For many furniture retailers, slow weekday traffic is a familiar hurdle. However, what if the solution was not another discount,
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Retailer-to-Retailer Roundtable: Back-End Operations Exclusive for HFA Members Looking for a place to connect with like-minded retailers, share challenges, and
In today’s crowded advertising landscape, every dollar counts—and standing out has never been harder. Are your media channels truly delivering
