Aye Aye Captain!
You'll likely find the letter "a" this many times throughout the first and last names of the fearless leader of JP & the Geniuses.
What is...7?
An opportunity of sorts to do something different and work across People Analytics with others on different teams. Likely volun-told to participate to work on a project you'd be put on what we call a...
What is....a Tiger Team?
It may not be technically mandatory, but it might as well be because we as leaders are desparate for your feedback as feedback is a gift! Twice a year you're encouraged to participate in this survey.
What is...VOA/Voice of the Associate?
It's not magic, it's math. This is the term for the average of a data set - and no, it's not 'vibe check'.
What is....mean?
The HR system introduced in 2019 that we rely on for everything from comp changes, to PACE evaluations, to learning, reports and so much more. It is at the heart of all of our data and a great means for validation.
What is...Workday?
Love languages are one thing, but another should be considered when communicating via Teams in a special way. Tayla tends to always pair her morning greetings with this special object.
What is....a gif/giphy?
I am a man of many names, so don't necessarily go by the order of names displayed on Teams. I've helped out with Day of Development and help you learn more about anything data, GCP and Tableau. You can call me Captain, Dr., Professor...
Who is...Kirk?
To the outside world, we're known to be the place where "Doers get more done", but internally, depending on if we can spell Home Depot correctly and do it in-sync, we always commit to do this one thing.
What is...kick a$$!
This clause lets you filter your data - and your life - down to just what you actually want to see.
What is...WHERE?
This button has the power to confuse you and/or make it seem like you've never been on a Teams call before. It is now a rite of passage for virtual workers everywhere. When unable to find it or use it correctly, it can result in someone interrupting you mid-unheard-sentence with "We can't hear you", "I think you're trying to say something"
What is...the mute/mic button on Teams?
Tomato/tomato, potato/potato...it may sound the same, but be careful in a conversation with JP, because there is a clear distinction with this sport and he may question you in the end.
What is...futbol/football?
It's always a good time when we get together, so much so, that it's become part of our reputation. We engage, partake, even at Bold Monk, it's likely where we'll have...
What is...happy hour?
You may have received it as a gift during onboarding or have been encouraged to read it to understand our founders and how THD started. Most say this book is a good read, but I've yet to start or finish it.
What is..."Built From Scratch"?
Your data shows a strong relationship between coffee consumption and productivity - though it might just be that tired people drink more coffee. You've discovered this statistical connection.
What is....a correlation?
Jira should be used to keep tasks organized and project timelines visible yet no one seems to actually update it. When things are done once, we call it a story, but should a task ever become recurring we might have to change it to a ____.
What is....a chore?
Some may see it and some may not, it depends on if you're being nosey for the day, but you are likely to see two of this object hanging on the wall behind Tayla if you have the pleasure of being on a call with her.
What is...an apron/orange apron/THD apron?
I may be a little stoic, but I'm always happy to get on my soapbox and tell you about the vision of the team. Although, sometimes I can be long-winded, in emails or messages I'll sometimes sign in a way that's short and to the point with these three letters so you know who it's coming from.
What are...zdw?
The concept of this geometric shape is one part of the culture we instill in our associates. It visibly represents the idea that everything we do is to support our customers and our associates in the stores and it's where this quote comes from..."If the associates take care of the customer and we take care of our associates, everything else will take care of itself."
What is...the inverted pyramid?
This keyword in BigQuery lets you break up your data for ranking, assigning row numbers, window functions, or drama - whichever comes first.
What is...PARTITION BY?
What is...myTHDaccess?
Supply Chain has had enough of me here at THD. I'm a newbie taking over for your old EVP. Who in the world could I be?
Who is...Stephanie Smith?
We may be known for a lot of different things, but our vision remains very clear, as well as our three goals: To deliver actionable insights & efficient solutions, simplify _____ & _____, and progress People Analytics throughout THD.
What is...data & processes?
We are THE LARGEST home-improvement retailer on the market and we are steadily growing! If they ask about our retail footprint just know that we have about ____+ (rounded to the nearest hundred) stores within our company with more opening between now and 2026!
What is...2,300? (2,347 as of end of 2024)
You've written a block of SQL that includes words like DECLARE, BEGIN, and END. Congrats -- you've progressed beyond a measly view and aren't just writing queries anymore, you're building this.
What is....a procedure?
You knew about me before Home Depot partnered with a similar but lesser version of me that should be flying the plane, but doesn't. I'm your favorite coworker that never takes PTO, never judges your typos and when you ask for help writing an email, recipe, and a SQL query, somehow always manages to give you all three in just a few seconds.
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Who is....ChatGPT?