The Motor Ombudsman has introduced an online training course on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), tailored to the requirements of garages.
Hendy Group has vowed to support its car dealership managers with “individual coaching, mentoring and support” thanks to the launch of a new dedicated management development programme.
Ben is showing support to the industry during Mental Health Awareness Week and announced that its blogs on anxiety and depression are the “most popular” among website visitors.
Managing directors and chief executives from the automotive retail sector will “challenge and test best practice” surrounding diversity and inclusivity when they meet at a one-day collaborative seminar hosted by Auto Trader and Ennis & Co.
Christopher Sawyer will retire as a non executive director of Marshall Motor Holdings on May 23.
… but some dealers believe ‘sensationalised reporting’ of gender pay gaps could actually make problem worse as sector works to attract more women
Changes to the law on including overtime and commissions in holiday pay will be felt even more sharply on the bottom line as trading conditions toughen
Motivational incentives such as holidays, nights out, office perks or even charity work can pay dividends for car dealers
Jardine Motors Group’s Jason Cranswick on meeting technological challenges, getting the best from people and turning targets to dust
The Institute for the Motor Industry has presented new information related to the regulation of technicians working on electric vehicles to the Parliamentary Secretary of State for the Department for Transport.
Aston Barclay’s SAS training partner company Break-Point has taken the remarketing firm’s marketing efforts to the ‘top of the world’ by planting a branded flag at the North Pole.
Arnold Clark’s apprentice recruitment manager, Suzanne Sherry said she still gets a kick out of seeing her recruits develop.
Creating “EV champions” in dealerships could maximise the growing demand for electric vehicles, according to Gain Solutions.
The NFDA and its members have launched a jobs website to attract young people
Coachworks Consulting is calling on car brands to review the soft skill shortfall which is limiting aftersales staff ability to engage with customers.
MG Motor UK has announced that the Cecil Kimber College has now been accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), following “significant investment”.
A summary of some of the main changes this April in employment law and taxation and what impact they are likely to have on those in the motor trade.
The Government’s gender pay gap reporting demands could “remove barriers” and create greater opportunities for women to rise to the top of the automotive retail sector, it has been suggested.
The Institute for the Motor Industry has called for a more pragmatic approach to apprenticeships after concluding that the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy remains “too complex, restrictive and inflexible”.
Alex F Noble & Son has funded a five-month scholarship to equip aspiring automotive engineer Jessica O’Leary with the skills to work on a new generation of electric vehicles.
Three young people have been recruited by JCT600 having completed its four-week Get Into Automotive placement scheme, in partnership with the Prince’s Trust.
Furrows Group’s car sales operation is starting to look like a perfect sister act after the business employed the fantastic five Banks siblings in a variety of job roles.
A good staff survey can guide dealers on development, motivate workers and predict trouble
Peninsula’s employment law director Alan Price outlines the five changes to employment law, the deadlines and how to prepare your business.
Volvo Car UK will focus on school and college leavers in a bid to fill 60 apprenticeship programme spaces as part of an ongoing recruitment drive in 2018.
