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How to Make Your Retail Automotive Roles Attractive to Other Industries

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There’s a stigma associated with working in the retail automotive industry that affects who and how you hire. Dealerships that don’t address issues with work-life balance are losing out on talent, and are likely contributing to the gender gap seen in the retail automotive industry. . Strengthen Your Technology Stack.

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3 Ways Automotive Brands Support Local Dealerships

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Unlike independent car dealers or independent business owners outside the automotive industry, one of the key ways local franchised dealerships benefit from working with auto manufacturers is having an abundance of resources from an established brand. . Marketing and advertising resources . Influence from an established brand .

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3 Ways Automotive Brands Support Local Dealerships

Hireology

Unlike independent car dealers or independent business owners outside the automotive industry, one of the key ways local franchised dealerships benefit from working with auto manufacturers is having an abundance of resources from an established brand. . Marketing and advertising resources . Influence from an established brand .

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Answering Your Questions From Elevate 2021

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Hiring in retail automotive has been really tricky over the past two years. When you find somebody who you think is going to be a fit who seems to have the right skills, take us into how you do the onboarding. “We’ve In response to the pandemic, dealerships across the country reduced their headcount and pivoted operations.

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Attract Talent & Avoid Turnover at Your Dealership This Summer

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And according to Hireology’s 2021 Applicant Survey, where we asked nearly 5,000 recent applicants about their job search, 83% of respondents in the automotive industry said they would consider working remotely if given the opportunity. . Do you have a structured onboarding program in place that will set your new hires up for success?

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AutoNation Dealerships Roll Out Base Salary Plus Bonus Pay Plan

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While AutoNation’s turnover is lower than the industry average, the NADA 2016 Dealership Workforce Study found that turnover for automotive sales roles is 67 percent, the highest turnover rate of all dealership positions. Pull Talent from Outside the Retail Automotive Market. Address Evolving Negotiation Opportunities.

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What the Best Dealerships to Work For 2017 Have in Common

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Automotive News celebrated the Best Dealerships to Work For 2017 at a gala dinner and awards show on Thursday, October 12. As reported in Automotive News , “the only only sustainable difference Store A has over Store B is its people and the culture they embody.” Also consider looking outside the retail automotive industry for talent.