Home Furnishings Association Launches New Human Resources Portal for Furniture Retailers High Point, NC – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce the launch of the new Human Resources Portal. The portal was designed to serve furniture retailers’ unique HR regulatory compliance needs. The portal offers a range
As a young business leader, investing in your development is essential. Leadership development involves more than just acquiring new skills; it also requires a commitment to continuous learning. One way to develop the skills needed to be an effective leader is by finding a mentor who can provide guidance and
Embrace your authenticity and do what you do best. On a recent trip to California, I had the opportunity to make a few store visits. While both are top 100 retailers, I learned some clear lessons that adapt to retailers of any size. Let me start by telling you what
Most organizations have a clearly defined set of Core Values, a Mission Statement, and a Vision. Your company culture is determined by how well your daily actions match those ideas. Here are the “three Cs of Culture” and executable ideas to improve your company culture today. Whether your organization could
An engaged leader facilitates, strengthens, connects, and inspires employees to increase their work engagement. Having engaged employees means they are happy and productive employees, and today’s leaders need to have the skills to foster engagement. HFA spoke with Lorri Kelley, owner of Lorri Kelley Advisors and a home furnishing industry
When drafting any marketing strategy, defining a target audience, determining the appropriate messaging, and identifying the right communication channels. There is no longer one channel that reaches everyone, and you can no longer rely on only one message to be shared with all audiences. Deploying a successful social media strategy
It feels so good to be back on the road again! Zoom calls are great, and they fill a purpose; however, there is no better way to get to know our members than to visit their stores. Honoring our HFA retailers of the year winners, meeting their teams, and seeing
Recently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) denied an industry request, co-signed by HFA, to extend the comment period for their clothing storage unit tip-over safety standard. Public comments are due to the CPSC by April 19, 2022. It is critical that the furniture retail voice is represented as they
My wife doesn’t know this, but one day (when the kids are older), I think I’ll be back in the retail game. Being in so many stores, I get a chance to critique a lot of things from visual, salesmanship, leadership, and merchandise style and value. I’ve often found myself
I am not big on gold watches or plaques. While they are historical ways to thank people for their dedication and service, I find that too often, a watch ends up in a drawer and forgotten, and the plaque languishes dustily on a shelf. To me, there is power in
Return policy abuse is rising, but existing fraud prevention tools weren’t designed with this challenge in mind—until now. Riskified’s Eyal
With the HFA HR Portal, you can access state and federal labor law posters free of charge. Discover how this
Sales training is essential for any salesperson but is especially important in the furniture industry where the products can be
In the home furnishing industry, many stores are similar. What differentiates you from others is your pricing strategy, product mix,
As a sales manager, it is essential to understand the power of furniture protection plans when closing the sale. Knowing
This webinar will explore proven strategies for creating motivated and loyal employees. We will discuss how to create an environment where employees feel valued, appreciated,
Discover how having a great place to work helps take your business to the next level! Learn tips on how best to create an amazing
