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
We here at Mosswood bring decades of expertise in business operations, recruitment, and HR, serving as providers and insiders to companies of all sizes and various industries. Our extensive experience has identified four effective hiring attributes that lead to hiring success and employee retention. Discover the secrets of companies that
Is your company struggling to attract and retain top talent? You’re not alone. The job market has undergone significant changes in recent years. The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) spoke with Carl Nyberg, Vice President/C.O.O., HOM Furniture, Max Klaben, AVP, Talent Management of Morris Furniture Co, Inc., and Seth Busby, Talent
The Transformative Benefits of Skill Building and Talent Mobility In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, home furnishings organizations face a pivotal challenge: adapting and empowering their workforce to stay ahead of the curve. The success of any organization now hinges on its ability to invest in employee skill-building
High-performing teams and organizations don’t just happen. It requires the dedicated efforts of leadership to articulate a clear mission, vision, and 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 directly
Finding and retaining talent is one of the greatest challenges employers face today. Having a well-executed employee 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”
Research shows that the current job market is 90% candidate-driven. To that effect, you don’t pick talent anymore. Talent picks you; therefore, creating an employee referral program can improve your talent acquisition as an HR administrator or acquisition specialist. What is an Employee Referral Program, and why does it
In the recruitment and executive search world, we often hear requests for the “Purple Squirrel,” that so-called mythical candidate who
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will welcome retailers to its Retailer Resource Center during Las Vegas Market, offering a dedicated
Following the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs, a significant refund opportunity remains available to home furnishings
On September 1, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), requesting input
In an industry defined by change, competition, and evolving consumer expectations, few retailers manage to honor their history while boldly
Men and women often bring different priorities to their jobs, and the companies that understand those differences build stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and better business
The competition for talent, from sales floor to delivery to leadership, keeps intensifying, and the retailers winning it are thinking beyond compensation. Join the Home
