How to structure rewards that align with measurable outcomes — from sales to delivery accuracy to customer satisfaction. When you’re running a furniture store, your people are the difference between a customer who walks in, looks around, and leaves — and one who finds the perfect sectional, works with your
Finding and retaining quality employees continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing organizations today. Hiring managers, HR professionals, and business leaders alike are navigating a fundamentally changed labor market. Millions of workers have reevaluated what they want from their careers, experienced professionals are retiring at accelerated rates,
If you’ve ever watched a great candidate slow down at the finish line, or walk away from what felt like a perfect offer, it’s rarely about one number on the page. Top candidates are asking themselves a very different set of questions than, “Is this salary high enough?” They’re quietly
Running a successful home furnishings business takes more than offering great products and excellent customer service. Retailers must also recruit talented employees, manage workplace documentation, navigate changing employment regulations, and provide competitive benefits. HFA members have access to practical HR resources and specialized partners that can make these responsibilities easier.
In the home furnishings industry, retailers and manufacturers are navigating a landscape defined by tightening margins, shifting consumer expectations, and a fiercely competitive labor market. While many leaders pursue growth through assortment strategy, supply‑chain efficiency, or digital investment, one of the most powerful—and often underestimated—drivers of profitability is closer to
As we turn the page toward 2026, California employers, including home furnishings retailers, are once again preparing for a fresh round of compliance updates. While this year’s changes are not as sweeping as some in the past, they still require timely attention. If your store has kept up with handbook
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
A recent California jury verdict has sent a clear message to employers: when it comes to workplace concerns and adverse employment actions, thorough HR documentation isn’t just good practice—it’s essential. In Valla v. Dignity Health Et Al. (Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, June 2025), A single-plaintiff retaliation
Managing remote employees has become a reality for many businesses, including home furnishings retailers. What started as a temporary measure during the pandemic has evolved into standard practice, with some employees working fully remote, others in a hybrid model, and some still on-site. For retailers balancing in-person sales teams with
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
Strengthen Your Business While Preserving Family Harmony Compensation planning in a retail furniture business often feels more like an art
Following the Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariff rates, President Trump enacted a temporary (150 days) 10% global tariff rate
Opening a second, third, or tenth location is a milestone worth celebrating, and also a marketing challenge that catches many
Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy. In reality, everyone should have a purposeful strategy based on what matters most
“Every business owner has an exit strategy—even if they haven’t planned one.” For many private and family-owned businesses, daily operations
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
