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Pair Talent with Technology to Maximize Staffing Strategy
Having trouble filling all the roles at your dealership? Then why are you ignoring the millions of applicants who want to work at your dealership? That might sound dramatic, but according to a report…
Now Hiring: Better, Brighter Talent For Your Business
Hiring the right people for the right roles makes all the difference. The business of selling and servicing cars is a people business, first. That’s because people impact profits. In an interview with Automotive…
Boost Your Dealership’s Game-Plan: Staffing & Process
When it comes to making smart strategy decisions for your dealership, there are two key areas of focus you can’t ignore: staffing and process. You’re likely investing in better technology. And, you’re building a…
Dealership Study Data: Three Opportunities
2020 has continued to teach our industry important lessons and has caused us to think and rethink just about everything. Navigating the changes the past seven months hasn’t been easy, and we’ve relied heavily…
4 CANDIDATE SCREENING STEPS TO TAKE IN THE ABSENCE OF IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS
This partner post originally published on Hireology’s blog here. Given the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, employers around the world have had to rethink their day-to-day business operations. With many organizations switching to an entirely remote…
Leverage Technology to Take On Margin Compression
Margin compression is an ongoing problem in the auto retail industry. But at least it’s somewhat predictable. Margin compression almost always accompanies economic slowdown—when economic times get tough, profit margins usually start to slim.…
How 2020 Taught Dealers to Optimize
2020 may be the year that no one saw coming. But, as our industry forges ahead through the gauntlet of challenges thrown at us moment by moment, rest assured we’re getting better at what…
Master Margin Compression: Seven Solutions
The lasting impact of global events on the economy is yet to be determined, but dealerships are already feeling the pinch of margin compression. Even as customers continue to buy cars, margin compression and…
FUTURE PROOF YOUR DEALERSHIP WITH A STRATEGIC STAFFING PLAN
This article originally appeared on Hireology’s blog here. BY MIKE MCSHERRY This summer, American auto dealers made two key realizations. First, they can, in fact, sell and service an impressive number of vehicles in…
7 Ways to Fight Back Against Margin Compression
When the going gets tough, the tough get going! That’s always been the mentality of auto dealers during difficult times. When a new challenge comes along (a pandemic, for instance), tough-minded dealers buckle down,…
Dealership Staffing Strategy: Put the Best Team in Place
The automotive industry has itself to thank for making it this far this year. With the ability to think fast on your feet and bring a full, digital retail experience to your customers—in record…