by Harlene | Oct 10, 2017 | Dealers, HR
The key to the success of any business is simple; it’s about hiring the right people to be in the right roles at the right time. Many dealerships miss the mark on retaining the talent they want and need and therefore experience high costs of turnover. Not all turnover...
by Harlene | Oct 10, 2017 | Dealers, HR, HR Policies
According to PACER, the number of lawsuits filed over wages continues to rise as seen in the chart below, which is based on federal court dockets. A rise of nearly 32 percent has occurred in just four years. This trend is expected to continue to rise over the next few...
by Harlene | Oct 10, 2017 | Dealers, HR
Dealership owners and managers wear many hats including human resources director. They are often faced with a decision to fire an employee for a variety of reasons. Before you pull the trigger, stop and assess the situation. Why are you really considering firing? Is...
by Harlene | Oct 10, 2017 | Dealers, HR
Be Resourceful During Slow Times The decision to slash personnel may have the biggest long-term impact on many dealerships and it might not create the anticipated effect. In the short run, it does reduce expenses, but at what cost? The hardest thing to replace in a...
by Harlene | Oct 10, 2017 | Dealers, HR
Change the perception of what it means to work in the retail automotive industry. Marketing to your customers is a given these days, but do you have a strategy to market to your potential employees? Just like good potential customers, good potential employees can be...
by Harlene | Oct 10, 2017 | Dealers, HR, HR Policies
We hate to discipline our children but we know it’s in their best interest to do so. We do our best to make sure we provide consistent discipline, especially when we have multiple children. The same philosophy applies to your dealership. As much as we hate the fact...
