human resources

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Mosswood
Mastering Back-End Operations Hiring

In the fast-paced world of retail home furnishings, the spotlight often shines brightest on the sales force, and rightly so—they’re the gladiators in the arena, bringing in the revenue that fuels growth. But, lurking behind the scenes is an unsung cohort critical to every organization’s sustained success—the back-end operations team.

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Mosswood
Redesigning Recruitment and Employee Training for Furniture Sales

Companies of all sizes typically think of hiring and training as two separate things – but it’s especially common in smaller companies where employee training often takes the form of learning on the job and from colleagues. We will share why we believe a business that directly connects hiring and

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Home Furnishings Association
Driving Excellence: Exploring Tailored Employee Performance Reviews

As business owners and managers, we understand the importance of consistently driving excellence within our organizations. After all, our success depends on the performance and contributions of our employees. One powerful tool that can help us achieve this goal is the employee performance review process. However, traditional, one-size-fits-all performance reviews

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Home Furnishings Association
Nurturing Leadership: A Guide to Preventing Manager Burnout

In today’s retail landscape, where demands are constantly increasing and productivity is key, the role of a manager has become more crucial than ever. Often seen as the backbone of an organization, managers bear the responsibility of driving their teams toward success and ensuring that the business thrives in an

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Home Furnishings Association
The Basics of Effective Employee Management

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

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Mosswood
4 Effective Hiring Attributes Successful Companies Possess

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

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Home Furnishings Association
Modernizing Your Recruitment Process: Retailer Perspectives

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

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Mosswood
Mosswood Your Recruitment and Staffing Partner

Mosswood is excited to be the newest Solution Partner at the Home Furnishings Association (HFA). As a privately owned business, we specialize in recruitment and staffing services for companies across various industries. We are part of a dynamic group that collaborates to provide clients with various resources and expertise. Mosswood

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Home Furnishings Association
Stay Competitive by Embracing Employee Diversity

It has been projected that somewhere between the years 2045-2050, the USA will no longer have a majority race. This demographic shift is due to several factors, including birth rates by race, the increase in multi-racial people, immigration patterns, etc. In addition, the expectations and attitudes of consumers and employees

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Riskified
Learn How to Build an Impactful CSR Program for Your Business

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

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