Wellness

Whether your customers are professionals needing safety gear to stay safe on the job site or weekend warriors wanting to protect themselves during DIY projects, stocking a good mix of safety and personal protection equipment (PPE) makes your operation a …

During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is striving to keep independent home improvement retailers informed of the latest COVID-19 guidance. Take a moment to review a state-by-state overview of current restrictions on …

Managing stress in the workplace is a priority under normal circumstances—but amid COVID-19, this topic is both important and timely.  In August, NRHA hosted a webinar: “Tools & Tips to Help Your Team Through Stressful Times.”  NRHA retail consultant Kim …

Iowa-based paint manufacturer Diamond Vogel has named “Dreaming of the Day,” a light blue-green shade, as its 2021 color of the year selection. “‘Dreaming of the Day’ offers a harmonious feel, an awakening to a more relaxed state of mind,” …

Managing your home improvement team’s stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential. When managers don’t understand the pressures and complexities their team members face as individuals and as hardworking members of the home improvement channel, they aren’t positioning their …

As the U.S. faces an unprecedented public health crisis, independent retailers are seeking ways to better support their employees during COVID-19. Affordable group health insurance is a valuable asset for both employers and employees. The North American Retail Hardware Association …

Keeping up employee morale during a crisis can be challenging. With almost the entire world under some sort of lockdown due to COVID-19, managers are faced with not only keeping their employees motivated, but doing so remotely. Every day seems …

COVID-19 presents stressors and uncertainty for every individual. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have provided tips on how people can protect their mental health. Read highlights from the CDC’s overview below. For more information, visit the CDC …