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Three Steps for Better People Management in an Uncertain Market

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When most people think of the automotive industry, they picture shiny car lots and flashy showrooms. And it’s this “people-side” of the automotive business that truly keeps the industry running. Managing your staff requires full time Human Resources, a well-managed onboarding strategy, and a long term investment in culture. .

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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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Cut Costs, Not Headcount, to Improve Dealership Efficiency

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And that was prior to 2020, and prior to when nearly 75% of franchise dealers moved to a fully digitized retail environment due to the pandemic, based on a Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Survey. That’s two weeks of time to spend on skills development, two weeks to dedicate to onboarding, two weeks of time to devote to… you get the idea.

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Key Takeaways From NADA 2021

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NADA 2021 wrapped up last week, and while it was quite a different experience than years past, it was jam-packed with insightful conversations and thoughtful presentations on what to expect this year from the retail automotive industry. . Onboarding Can Make or Break Your Employee Experience. Be Exceedingly Human.

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Hireology Acquires Employee Referral Platform EmployUs

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Having worked with organizations like Syneos Health, Anderson Automotive Group and Krispy Kreme, EmployUs is a seasoned leader in helping organizations motivate employees to recommend their peers, reward employees for referring qualified candidates and ultimately build a pipeline of top talent. . Gain a Competitive Advantage.

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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. The annual awards program recognizes dealerships across the country that have established excellence in areas including leadership, corporate culture, role satisfaction, training, pay and benefits and overall engagement.

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Calculating the Cost of a Bad Hire – What’s Your Formula?

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They may have all the qualifications you’re looking for, but the culture or company values, or even the team structure may not be a match. Recruitment and onboarding costs. Think about the money spent on job ads and recruiters, not to mention the time involved in screening applicants and then onboarding them once they’re hired.

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