by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 4, 2022 | Operational Insights
Every month, HomCo Lumber & Hardware hosts a group interview, whether they’re looking to fill open positions in the store or not. These group interviews have become an integral part of the operation’s hiring process. While many retailers are struggling to find...
by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 27, 2021 | Operational Insights
You spend hours poring over employment applications and resumes, checking references and choosing the best of the lot to interview. Whether done in-person, online or over the phone, the interview tells you whether a candidate is a good employment match. Following, we...
by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 20, 2021 | Operational Insights
In a tight job market, your job listings are crucial to share information with applicants and set your company apart from the competition. As you put together job listings, it’s important to understand the difference between a job posting and a job description and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 9, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The Employment Situation Report for November 2021 showed that employers added only 210,000 jobs in November. Economists had predicted an addition of 500,000 jobs, following the jump seen in October. It wasn’t all bad news, however; the report, which is released by the...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jun 21, 2021 | Industry News
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy added 559,000 jobs in May, reducing the national unemployment rate to 5.8 percent. Notable job gains happened in public and private education, hospitality and health care. Take a deeper dive into the latest...
