Trends

Vanity fl air

According to the 2021 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study, the number of homeowners opting for blue vanities has doubled in the last year (8% in 2021, 4% in 2020). In addition, medium and light wood tones are gaining ground as a popular color choice for this focal point fi xture (14% and 8%, respectively in 2021 from 12% and 6%, respectively in 2020).

Where jobseekers are seeking info

A recent survey found that careers pages on company websites are the fi rst destination a candidate visits once they’ve identifi ed a potential employer. Here’s how they compare to other popular research channels.

Candidate Research Channels (partial list) Company career site LinkedIn career pages Job boards Online groups (LinkedIn, Facebook, Yahoo, Other) Employee, candidate or customer referral

26% 25% 25% 32%

SOURCE: Talent Board’s 2021 North American Candidate Experience Research Report 2021

46%

Green is growing on homeowners

According to a recent survey of homeowners who had engaged in recent home renovations, the interest in green product options is strong. Of the homeowners surveyed:

70% 90%

plan to choose eco-friendly materials for their next home renovation would consider eco-friendly materials for their next home renovation

SOURCE: 3M 2021 Home Renovation Study

He said, she said

HomeAdvisor recently surveyed 975 homeowners who worked on a home improvement project with a partner and found 65% of women say they are the primary decision-maker—and 63% of men say they are.

The struggle is real

According to SCORE’s most recent Small Business Jobs Report, employers are doing whatever they can to attract and retain talent. Here’s a look at some of the changes they made in 2021 to help with hiring and retention:

Increased wages Professional training and skill development Work from home/remote work options Career path/progression 24.5% Employee recognition programs 21.4% Additional paid time off /holidays 20.2% Profi t sharing 17.1% Referral bonuses 13.6% Hiring bonuses 11.3% Health and wellness programs 10% Tuition reimbursement 5% Childcare/child-friendly workplaces 5%

36.6% 34.6% 60.5%

One good thing about COVID-19

According to Lowe’s 2021 Pro Pulse Survey, 67% of pros said the pandemic has improved the reputation of people in skilled trade jobs.