“I couldn’t have pursued my Olympic dream without Home Depot’s support,” says Chris Duffy, former Olympic athlete and current vice president of In-Store Environment at The Home Depot. “I’m convinced that the spirit of the Games is alive and well within our core values every day.” Duffy is one of many Olympians who have called The Home Depot home. In fact, from 1990 through 2008, the home…

Britt Harris is a pro at surprises. In July, she surprised her husband with a creative pregnancy announcement. U.S. Army Specialist Chris Harris was serving in Afghanistan when his wife broke the news over FaceTime with a custom onesie that said, “Chris you’re going to be a dad.”Chris was excited at the prospect of being a parent.  But sadly, just a week later, Britt received devastating…

Home Depot’s campus improvement grant program – Retool Your School – kicked off in 2011 with a simple mission: give back to our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by facilitating updates to campuses. Entering its ninth year, the program has far surpassed its initial goal, awarding $1.8 million through 490 grants. It supports a variety of projects for different schools,…

A stranger’s kindness brought Meredith a moment of peace during one of the most challenging times in her life. She had spent the last four days by her father’s side as he lay in hospice. His health was rapidly declining from esophageal cancer.A small business owner, Meredith had to continue working during this difficult time. She had an upcoming photoshoot for her floral business and needed to…

Last year was one for the records. Disaster after disaster affected our communities and our people. In response, more than 93 percent of associates – our highest participation rate ever – stepped up to take care of each other by making a donation to The Homer Fund. The nonprofit charity provides emergency financial assistance when crises strike. Every dollar donated went right back out to help…

Tech tools like interview self-scheduling and Text-to-Apply have made applying for a job at The Home Depot easier than ever, but enhancements to the company’s candidate experience don’t end once applicants land a job.

Keeping up with plant care is not easy. It requires a delicate balance of light, water, temperature and soil. For the newly minted green thumb, these steps can lead to successful plant parenting and prevent early plant death. For the seasoned planter, they might just save some time or effort.

The United States was built by doers who worked tirelessly to forge the American dream with their own two hands. Yet, in today’s technology-driven times, a need for skilled tradespeople has surfaced. Electrical, plumbing and carpentry jobs will see double-digit growth rates in the approaching years but will lack qualified men and women to fill them. This is why The Home Depot Foundation is…

Months after Hurricane Maria ravaged the Caribbean, communities are still reeling from the devastation caused by the category 5 storm. The Home Depot continues to help communities affected and provide critical items needed today.Hurricane Maria left widespread power failure, telecommunication failures and fuel shortages. Initial Home Depot shipments to the Caribbean contained critical necessities…

Most companies are working in the mobile space but not all of them are focusing on customer experience. The Home Depot has taken it to the next level, consciously constructing an experience that meets customers’ explicit and implicit needs. In fact, in November 2017, The Home Depot’s mobile experience received Forrester’s top overall score for functionality and usability.