BY: CHELSEA VERSTEGEN This article is authored by our partners at Hireology, the automotive experts providing HR Solutions for Dealertrack DMS. Focusing on your employee experience during onboarding keeps employees engaged and sets them…
5 Ways to Help Your Team Adapt to Digital Processes
By: Chelsea Verstegen This article is authored by our partners at Hireology, the automotive experts providing HR Solutions for Dealertrack DMS. Implementing new technology happens frequently in dealerships — especially in 2020. Technology platforms…
Leadership Lessons: What We Learned in 2020
There’s a saying that goes, Hard times teach the most valuable lessons. In 2020, you barely had a minute to pause as you made quick pivots and rapid adjustments to meet the needs of…
10 Takeaways to Move Automotive Lending Forward
Recently, Isabelle Helms, Cox Automotive VP of Marketing Intelligence and Jonathan Smoke, Cox Automotive Chief Economist, presented an in-depth webinar for lenders outlining current economic and market movement, trends and KPIs, as well as…
“Must-Dos” for year-end as Dealers Eager to Finish 2020
By Susan Moll and Matt Hurst The end of 2020 is nearly upon us and many dealers are ready to put it to bed. I can hardly blame them as this year has…
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…
Clear Titles, Full Details Make for a Winning Trade-In
Autumn means colorful leaves, a chill in the air and the welcome return of football. This year, the auto business is experiencing some tough challenges brought on by daunting economic and industry conditions. Your…
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.…
