Culture at The Home Depot

Our Values

We live by our values to guide how we work, take care of our people, give back to our communities, and support our customers. Our values keep us focused on doing what’s right, every day.

Taking Care of Our People

We take care of each other. It’s that simple. Whether it’s through our welcoming culture or benefits built for you, we’re here for you at every step.

Respect For All People

We treat people like we want to be treated. Every associate and customer is a valuable part of who we are.

Doing the Right Thing

We strive to do the right thing, no matter what. For a company of our size and footprint, every decision matters.

Building Strong Relationships

We believe trust and honesty are the foundation of every strong relationship. Whether it’s with our associates, customers, or communities, we work hard to earn and keep that trust every day.

Giving Back

We are always ready to lend a hand or a hammer to help our communities. We volunteer our time, skills, and supplies to give back to the places we call home.

Excellent Customer Service

From helping customers find the right tool to greeting them with a smile, we strive to create a friendly environment where customers feel they can tackle any project.

Creating Shareholder ValuE

We aim to deliver long-term value by being the best company we can be. When we succeed, it benefits everyone—our associates, customers, communities, and shareholders.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

We encourage our associates to be innovative thinkers. We welcome new ideas and creative solutions to help us better serve our customers and grow stronger as a company.

Taking Care of Our People

We take care of each other. It’s that simple. Whether it’s through our welcoming culture or benefits built for you, we’re here for you at every step.

Respect For All People

We treat people like we want to be treated. Every associate and customer is a valuable part of who we are.

Doing the Right Thing

We strive to do the right thing, no matter what. For a company of our size and footprint, every decision matters.

Building Strong Relationships

We believe trust and honesty are the foundation of every strong relationship. Whether it’s with our associates, customers, or communities, we work hard to earn and keep that trust every day.

Giving Back

We are always ready to lend a hand or a hammer to help our communities. We volunteer our time, skills, and supplies to give back to the places we call home.

Excellent Customer Service

From helping customers find the right tool to greeting them with a smile, we strive to create a friendly environment where customers feel they can tackle any project.

Creating Shareholder ValuE

We aim to deliver long-term value by being the best company we can be. When we succeed, it benefits everyone—our associates, customers, communities, and shareholders.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

We encourage our associates to be innovative thinkers. We welcome new ideas and creative solutions to help us better serve our customers and grow stronger as a company.

CAREER GROWTH

We’re in the business of taking care of people, and that starts with supporting our associates. Whether you’re just beginning your career or ready for a new challenge, we support our associates every step of the way. Did you know that approximately ninety percent of our store leaders began in hourly roles? Many of our executives started in the aisles, too. With mentorship, development tools, and training, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the skills and build the connections that empower you to achieve your career goals. At Home Depot, we are committed to helping you grow your career.

See why our associates chose Home Depot and how they have grown their careers with us!

Read Associate Stories

~90%
of our store leaders started as hourly associates

GIVING BACK

When our communities need us, we step up to help. Through The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot, our associate volunteer force, we proudly share our time, money, and skills to improve the lives of veterans, rebuild communities after natural disasters, and train tradespeople for careers in the home improvement industry.

$750M
committed to veteran causes by 2030

70K
veteran homes and facilities improved since 2011

600K+
introduced to the skilled trades

$9M+
committed to disaster relief in 2025

Our commitment to giving back starts in our hometown, Atlanta. We’ve partnered with 18 local organizations to support healthcare, entertainment, and education. Through grants, volunteer projects, and investments, we’ve helped revitalize neighborhoods, strengthen community programs, and create opportunities that make a lasting impact.

“Giving back is who we are. For more than 30 years, our associates have proven that the best way to build community is to roll up your sleeves and get to work alongside your neighbors.”

— Erin Izen, Executive Director, The Home Depot Foundation

WeAreTHD

We strive to maintain a culture that welcomes everyone. We believe it helps us achieve our business goals by driving excellent customer service and innovation, empowering our associates to thrive and excel, and enriching the communities in which we operate. This includes creating an environment where our associates feel welcomed, valued, and respected, and providing equal opportunity for all of our associates.

Current Our Values Report or Previous Reports

Non-Discrimination Policy
We are committed to ensuring that associates work in an environment of mutual respect that is free of harassment and discrimination. Home Depot prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability (including actual or perceived physical or mental disability), medical condition, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law in employment decisions regarding hiring, training, pay, promotion, job assignments, discipline, or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Awards and rECOGNITION

We are proud to be a place where careers can start and grow. Our commitment to taking care of our people and supporting their career growth has earned us recognition as an employer of choice. Learn more about our awards and how they highlight our dedication to helping you grow your career.