On the Web: January 2022

//On the Web: January 2022
Jordan Johnson, Wilco Hardware

On the Web: January 2022

Exceptional Assets

Developing your team into key decision-makers will be crucial this year. Use these resources and guides to help you take the next steps in building your bench.

What Makes a Good Job?
Listen to Episode 52 of the “Taking Care of Business” podcast for insights from Sarah Kalloch, executive director of the Good Jobs Institute, a nonprofit organization that helps companies redefine what it means to offer good jobs.

Invest in People
Whether you’re looking for entry-level, industry-specific courses or if you want to develop your staff into the next generation of leadership, the North American Hardware and Paint Association has a program to fit your needs.

Employees Are an Asset
Watch this presentation from Kevin Hancock, president and CEO of Hancock Lumber, to find out how he has led his company to be named one of the “Best Places to Work” in Maine for eight consecutive years.


Expert Analysis

Paint & Decorating Retailer talked to two analysts for their insights into how the housing market and consumer confidence will impact the home improvement industry in 2022.


Generating Leads

All employees should be involved in helping the outside sales staff find new customers. A new Trainer’s Toolbox, “A Sales Associate’s Guide to Generating Sales Leads,” shows them how.


Beyond Painting

Painter’s tape has many uses when it comes to painting, and it also has uses beyond painting projects. Share these alternative applications for painter’s tape with your customers to encourage additional sales.


Insights, Revisited

From keynotes on leadership and industry trends to panels on supply chain and diversity, watch all of the presentations from the 2021 NHPA All-Industry Conference on demand.