Next week, members of the Schaffer Associates team will travel to Las Vegas for the 2016 National Hardware Show. There we will meet with industry leaders like you and discuss how to help you hire smart, take advantage of a growing economy, and bridge a widening talent gap. If you or your organization are attending, we want to meet you! There is no
In less than a month, thousands of industry leaders will converge on Las Vegas for the 2016 National Hardware Show. The Show comes on the heels of a very successful and productive first quarter for our sector of the economy. The first three months of 2016 have very clearly demonstrated that not only is our industry growing, but as a
Charlotte, N.C. – Last week, Nova Capital Partners announced that it has named Joseph B. Kastelic as President and CEO of the private equity firm’s Amerock Hardware division effective April 1, 2016. Joe brings over 25 years of experience in senior management with some of the nation’s leading home improvement manufacturers and distributors, including his most recent tenure as
By Mike Briles, PRC, D.Min Account Executive, Schaffer Associates Ask most any employer and they’ll tell you: a major talent gap is plaguing our industry and the greater economy today. It comes as no surprise, then, that it’s becoming increasingly difficult for companies to find the right talent for most open positions. As a result, many techniques have been developed
Last week, industry economists reported that builder confidence dipped three points in February, reflecting higher costs and the lack of available labor. There remains widespread agreement, however, that the industry as a whole remains strong and poised for a very successful year. This optimism is due, in large part, to fundamental economic indicators that appear to be on solid footing: