Sparking a Change
When Ray Heatherton has a safety issue at one of Gregory Supply's four locations in New York and Vermont, he doesn't think twice about picking up the phone and calling the state OSHA office for advice. Read more
Walking the Talk
Every morning, Kriss Larsen walks the aisles of Spenard Builders Supply in Kodiak, Alaska. As the branch manager, she's on the lookout for employees she can reward for doing things safely. Read more
Trouble Spots
Working in a lumberyard can be dangerous. Consider that employees might drive forklifts, operate saws or pneumatic nail guns, carry heavy loads of materials, and use flammable liquids Read more
2005 Dealer of the Year
Golden State Lumber: 2005 ProSales Dealer of the Year
Arguably one of the most efficient and productive pro dealer operations in the country, Golden State Lumber aims to leap even further beyond its industry-leading sales growth and sales-per-employee marks by focusing on integrating sales, adding and improving services, and providing growth opportunities for the company's contractors and supply partners alike. Read more
How to hire the right people and then lead them to success. Read more
HR by Numbers
Five Common Hiring Mistakes
Do you know the cost of a bad hiring decision? The Department of Labor estimates it can be as much as 25 percent of a new employee's salary. Read more