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
HFA Chief HR Strategist, Tracy Jackson, gives you simple steps to ensure you are building a solid bench of leaders for your succession planning.
Submitted by Taylor Ganz, Profitability Consulting Group These past two years have been particularly challenging for the home furnishings industry. Retailers have worked too hard during the last two years to raise profit margins to where they should have been and where they need to be. If you are like
They say that public speaking is the #1 fear of most people, but I’ll submit that as a business leader who is required to speak to a team or large group, it’s just something that you need to deal with effectively. Here are some observations to help you develop your
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
Joe Cudall, Partner and Senior Consultant with LeadShift offers you the building blocks to help create a solid leadership team for your business in this HFA Quick Click Solutions video. LeadShift helps build enlightened leaders and resilient teams for better performance to build the organizations they envision. Discover more leadership
When designing a leadership development program, it is essential to consider leaders’ specific challenges in your current environment. Your program should start by equipping leaders with the skills, tools, and behaviors they need to confidently lead others and drive the performance of their team or organization. Here are five skills
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
Vince Mendez, Senior Vice President of Training & Development for ProtectAll, offers essential things to consider to help your company culture give you the competitive edge you need to compete in the marketplace in this HFA Quick Click Solutions video. CLICK HERE for more leadership and management resources from HFA.
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
Imagine going back to 1990 when the internet was emerging. Furniture retailers relied heavily on newspapers, radio, and TV. Everyone
As Howard Lorton Furniture & Design celebrates its 96th year, we are saddened by the passing of its President and
In the competitive furniture retail world, capturing customers’ attention and delivering exceptional shopping experiences are critical to success. Traditional merchandising
Prepare for Shipping Disruptions In today’s interconnected business landscape, small businesses heavily rely on efficient and reliable shipping services to
eCommerce has become essential for home furnishing businesses to reach and engage with customers. However, despite the convenience and
What’s Next in Retail? Insights from Todd Wanek Join us for an exclusive webinar with Todd Wanek, Chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries. As we approach
Elevate Your Customer’s eCommerce Experience Want to learn the secrets to creating an engaging, captivating online shopping journey? Join us for our webinar and unlock
