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Women in Automotive: How to Conduct Interviews Free From Inappropriate Questions

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Not only can asking inappropriate interview questions drive away top talent – both men and women – but they can also be illegal. The survey found that persistent sexism in the auto industry – an industry that says it wants to attract more female leaders – stalls careers and leaves women feeling unsafe.

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Key Takeaways from the Cox Automotive Dealership Staffing Study

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This blog post includes an excerpt from our paper highlighting key findings from the Cox Automotive Dealership Staffing Study. As the automotive market drives continued change, we have observed that hiring practices supporting automotive talent haven’t kept up with today’s workforce needs.

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Case Study: Kocourek Automotive Cuts Hiring Time to 21 Days with Hireology

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Between historically-low unemployment and limited job seekers interest in dealership careers, hiring has never been more challenging in the retail automotive industry. Kocourek Automotive , a Wisconsin-based dealership group, understands the importance of hiring the right team to drive productivity, profitability and customer service.

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Elevate 2020: Week 3 Recap

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Our 4th annual Elevate conference came to a close this week with a final keynote speech delivered by Adam Robinson, Hireology’s CEO and co-founder, on the applicant sentiment, followed by a panel discussion with Michelle Harrow , the Head of Recruiting for Twitter, and Bob Lanham , the Head of Automotive Retail at Facebook. In fact, 65.2%

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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. Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” he explained in an interview with Dealertrack DMS. Join us at Cox Automotive Experience.

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Houston (or Dealerships), We Have an Employment Image Problem

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According to a 2019 survey conducted by Hireology and Cox Automotive, less than 1.25% of today’s applicant pool would consider working at a retail dealership. Hireology surveyed current dealership employees to gauge applicant sentiment and found their perception of the job is extremely positive. The Challenge. That’s harsh.

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What You’ll Learn at Hireology’s NADA 2021 Virtual Booth

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Hireology is a strategic hiring partner to the retail automotive industry, powering 1 in 5 dealerships nationwide. Hireology surveyed recently hired retail automotive professionals to help dealerships adjust their recruitment processes. . Access Hireology exclusive hiring data. See why 1 in 5 dealerships use Hireology.