As the world's largest home improvement chain, Home Depot targets the do-it-yourself market with a broad product offering. Check these public statements about its approach to employment, benefits, and diversity.
Locations:
- With headquarters in Atlanta, Ga., Home Depot operates stores throughout the U.S., Canada and Latin America.
Industry:
- Building Materials and Gardening Supplies - Retail and Wholesale
Company Overview:
- As the world's largest home improvement chain and second-largest retailer after Wal-Mart, Home Depot operates about 1,500 stores in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Home Depot targets the do-it-yourself market with a broad product assortment (more than 40,000 items, including lumber, floor and wall coverings, plumbing, gardening supplies, tools, paint, and even appliances). The company also runs more than 40 EXPO Design Center stores (showrooms featuring bath, kitchen, and lighting products).
Typical Jobs:
- Administrative
At-home Services
College/leadership Development
Consumer Affairs
Corporate Services
E-commerce
Merchandising
Operations
Risk Management
Sales
Store Management
Typical College Majors Targeted:
- Advertising/marketing
Communications
Finance
Human Resources
Information Systems
Logistics
Real Estate
Contact Information:
- Search for jobs at http://careers.homedepot.com.
Toll-free telephone: 800-430-3376.
Employee Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plan
Vision Care Discounts
Spending Accounts
Dental Plan
Disability Insurance
Term-life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Matching Gift Program
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Direct Deposit and Credit Union
Vacation
Holidays
Personal/sick Days
Leave of Absence
Diversity/disability Policy:
- Home Depot is committed to creating a diverse work environment where all associates are included, respected and supported to do their best work to better serve all customers. The company recognizes the benefits of helping all associates to reach their full potential, and it strives to promote a workplace where all associates have the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute.
Home Depot realizes that, as it continues to grow locally and globally, it will increasingly need all of its associates to continue contributing their best efforts. Therefore, a large part of the firm's future success will depend on encouraging and utilizing the talents and capabilities of every associate.
Corporate Website:
- http://www.homedepot.com
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