Lowes, one of the largest home improvement stores in the United States, has been in business for over 50 years. In that time, they’ve learned a thing or two about how to run a successful business. One of their key strategies is to keep their seasonal employees working as long as possible. According to Lowes, their seasonal employees work an average of 37 hours per week during the peak season (between May and September). This number drops down to around 30 hours per week during the off-season (October through April). While these hours may seem excessive at first glance, they’re actually necessary in order to maintain a high level of customer service. Lowes believes that their customers deserve nothing less than top-notch service 365 days a year. ..
