Home Depot is one of the largest hardware and home improvement retailers in the world, having 2,254 stores worldwide, 206 warehouses and distribution centers. (Grossman) In 2008, they had to take a tough decision of reorganization by laying off 50% of their HR staff due to the 2007 economic crisis, in order to lower the costs and improve customer service ratings. The plan was to replace each in-store HR manager with three associates reporting to one HR district manager and saving about 2/3 of the resources, considering the presence of an HR manager in each store as a luxury.
This move had major pros and cons. The advantages of eliminating the number of HR managers from stores were cutting their salaries and training costs, having more observation
This move had major pros and cons. The advantages of eliminating the number of HR managers from stores were cutting their salaries and training costs, having more observation