If your website is like your digital showroom, your Careers Page is like the digital version of your lobby and conference room. We all know in business the importance of making a great first impression on our customers – so why don’t we apply these same principles to potential employees
Today, HR professionals in every industry are looking for creative and effective options to get their message in front of their target audience. Most organizations in the home furnishing industry still use the traditional methods of job boards and company websites, which still have a place. Now it’s time to
Companies are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of their culture and how it informs each decision made. An emphasis should be placed on hiring new employees based on skillsets and cultural fit if you want to keep your company’s vision and mission intact. Hiring those who demonstrate both hard
Tracy Jackson, HFA’s HR Strategist explains how to incorporate social media and other media into your talent acquisition strategy.
Tracy Jackson, HFA HR Strategist, reveals ways to reward and motivate your team with non-monetary incentives.
Accurate and up-to-date job descriptions are one of the most important tools an employer has for attracting the right talent for the organization. They provide valuable workforce development information to current and prospective employees about available career opportunities and the requirements to achieve advancement within an organization. It can also
Successful companies in the home furnishing industry have many commonalities. These companies understand the value of creating loyalty with their customers and employees. No matter the budget, any developed employee loyalty program must be well-thought-out, visible, and encourage the desired behaviors. Where to start with an Employee Loyalty Program
Investing in your staff is one of the best ways to give your organization an advantage over others. Keeping your teams sharp and engaged in the highly competitive furnishings industry can be a differentiator. This can be done with an effective learning method to train employees. Following a tried-and-true model
You can get more out of your employees by capitalizing on the relationship you’ve mutually built while also maintaining a suitable level of accountability. HFA’s Chief HR Strategist Tracy Jackson covers 5 simple ways to engage with your team to constructively increase job performance and productivity in this Quick Click
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
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If You Replaced Your Delivery Tech Tomorrow, Would Your Customers Notice? It’s a question worth sitting with. If you swapped
In a furniture retail operation, one of the biggest threats to customer trust is not always the product itself. It
The Home Furnishings Association’s Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals whose careers have shaped the home furnishings industry through innovation, leadership, and
Home furnishings retailers are facing a rapidly changing trade and customs environment, with several recent federal actions that could increase
How Visible Is Your Store in AI? What are AI search tools saying about your store, and are they saying anything at all? In
AI & Retail Transformation: Your Roadmap to Smart Adoption The technology landscape for home furnishings retailers is evolving fast. For furniture retailers, simply adopting
MEMBER-ONLY DISCUSSION: Technology Connect with fellow HFA member retailers to exchange insights, challenges, and successes in using technology and AI
