Home Depot Inc. says it has an edge in the battle for hourly workers in a tight labor market: making applying and scheduling an interview really easy, with only a smartphone.
The world's largest home improvement retailer always faces a human resources dilemma this time of year — when it brings on thousands of temporary workers for its busy spring selling season — but the current environment is especially tough. Home Depot is looking to fill more than 80,000 positions, the same amount as last year.
The company has learned that a lengthy application can limit the number of potential candidates. Last year, it made starting the process as easy as sending a text. A mobile website then finds openings based on the user's location.
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