The Motor Ombudsman has demonstrated a commitment to its workforce by achieving Investors in People Silver standard – putting it in the top 13% of Investors in People-accredited businesses in the UK.
Lookers became the only national motor retailer in the UK to be entered into Centrica’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers listings as it was recognised for “making a difference to the lives of their apprentices”.
A campaign by the National Franchised Retailers to promote a greater understanding of automotive retail saw the Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable MP step into the showroom at Inchcape Volkswagen in Twickenham.
Giving employees the freedom to explore opportunities and try new things without fear of failure makes them more engaged, says Board Mentoring's Gillian Wilmot
Four years of executive and departmental pay data from BDO's annual motor salary survey is now available on AM-online.
The UK motor retail industry ‘must take the skill shortage as our problem’
AutoRaise has announced the appointment of former Auto Body Professionals director Mark Bull.
A report on the digital talent gap has revealed that 48% of automotive employees feel their digital skillset will be redundant in five years.
Volvo has opened a new £6 million training and development centre in Daventry to help support its ambitions to become a leading premium brand competitor in the UK.
Jardine Motors Group has launched an new apprenticeship scheme which will see the next-generation of talented technicians receive £10,000 worth of tools.
Suzuki GB has hosted a ceremony at Rockingham Motor Speedway for 25 graduates from its Advanced Apprenticeship Programme (AAP).
National motor retailer Lookers has beat companies including Apple UK in an industry list that recognises the Best Places to Work in 2018.
Sales executives operating in the Suzuki GB dealer network have become the first to prove their skills with full IMI accreditation.
Ben will offer a full day’s training to support business managers understanding of mental health issues as part of a new initiative.
Car dealers should act to limit potential damage from flood of historic employment tribunal claimants.
Inchcape UK has reviewed its sales team structure, increasing the basic annual pay of a sales executive by more than 50% to £22,000.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has joined with the Shadow Minister for Transport Karl Turner to request an amendment to be made to the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill.
The motor retail industry is failing to allow managers enough time for self-development which ultimately would help dealerships operate more effectively.
Lookers is the only car retailer in the UK to be listed as one of the best employers to work for by the Chartered Management Institute and jobs site Glassdoor.
The long expected slowdown in the motor retail sector is being felt by workers with a fall in pay rises across dealerships.
The Stoneacre Motor Group has celebrated the graduation of a further 48 aspiring automotive operators from its Ofsted-accredited Acasdemy.
Jardine Motors Group has taken in its first influx of former RAF service personel as part of an ongoing bid to improve the diversification of its workforce.
The automotive sector is experiencing a period of salaries growth as “businesses are working hard to beat the competition and secure talented recruits”, according to recruitments specialists.
While franchised dealers hope investment and training requirements will deter independents, AM’s survey suggests most workshops are unprepared for boom in AFVs.
Benjamin Grant, digital marketing manager at Donalds Group on ensuring digital return on investment and the enduring importance of face-to-face marketing.
