recruitment
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Market Insight 27 AugNFDA HR survey shows positive trends for dealer recruitment
The percentage of dealers looking to recruit across all business areas is up from Q2 this year, according to the NFDA's latest HR survey.
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Car Dealer News 9 AugBetter work-life balance needed to attract dealership staff
Dealers need to offer staff a better work-life balance in order to compete in a challenging jobs market, according to MotorVise.
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People News 2 Aug
CarFinance 247 to boost workforce by 20%
CarFinance 247 plans to hire more than 125 additional people to meet the growing needs of the company as it responds to significant consumer demand.
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Supplier News 26 JulCar retail recruitment ramps-up 400% to compete with leisure and hospitality
Car retailers ramped-up their recruitment demands by 400% ahead of the easing of COVID-19 trading restrictions in July, according to data from MotorVise.
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People News 30 JunIMI Task Force to take 'holistic approach' to gender diversity
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Diversity Task Force said it aims to take a ‘holistic approach’ to tackle gender diversity in the industry.
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People News 16 JunDrive Vauxhall Bristol recruits extra staff to cope with 'insane' demand
Drive Vauxhall Bristol has welcomed five new sales staff to help it deal with the “insane” level of demand for new cars.
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People News 19 FebNFDA celebrates Drive My Career ‘Apprentice Takeover’ success on social media
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has been celebrating the success of the third Drive My Career ‘Apprentice Takeover’ campaign run across social media.
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People News 14 JanDiversity in automotive accelerated due to COVID-19, says Ennis & Co founder
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the diversity and inclusion agenda across businesses and highlighted the importance of brand perception, according to Ennis & Co founder Lynda Ennis.
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Market Insight 30 Nov
NFDA finds 54% of car dealers to recruit sales staff in next 3 months
A HR-themed survey of the UK’s franchised car retailers found that 59% intend to recruit in their sales departments and 63% plan to appoint new technicians over the next three months.
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Car Dealer News 12 NovVertu Motors begins recruitment for BMW and Mini retail division
Vertu Motors has begun recruitment for a BMW division expected to be created from a multi-site acquisition to be completed during December.
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Car Dealer News 11 NovLookers launches recruitment drive to fill 180 apprentice roles
Lookers has said that the launch of a recruitment drive to take on largest-ever intake of apprentices in 2021 is a sign of its “confidence and ambition for the future”.
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People News 4 NovMission Motorsport secures IMI's EV training centre approval
Mission Motorsport is able to equip ex-services personnel for a new career in the automotive sector after gaining electric vehicle (EV) training centre approval from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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Aftersales 19 OctTemporary vehicle technicians bridge the skills gap for dealerships
Autotech Recruit has highlighted the automotive sectors' aftersales skills shortage in celebrating the growth of its Manufacturer Led Programme (MLP) for temporary staffing.
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People News 15 OctBrexit immigration rules to cause staff shortages in vehicle prep sector
Dealer groups and the valeting industry could face staff shortages next year as UK employers will not be able to hire non-UK residents for certain key roles.
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Car Dealer News 2 OctUK car dealers 'Smash September' with record sales performances
Volvo Car UK retailers were among high-performing UK car dealers celebrating their “best September ever” after overcoming the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to recover with record sales.
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Car Dealer News 1 OctSteven Eagell relocates Kings Lynn Toyota and opens new Lexus showroom
The Steven Eagell Group has opened a new Lexus used car showroom and aftersales facility in Kings Lynn with the relocation of its Toyota franchise in the Norfolk market town.
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Aftersales 28 SepActivate Group invest £15m to expand body shop division
Activate Group is investing £15 million to expand its Activate Accident Repair body shop division with a further 15 technology-led sites - creating over 750 jobs.
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News 21 SepIMDA to appoint head of membership services amid rising car dealer demand
The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) has started the search for a head of membership services as it looks to grow its car retailer membership in its third year of operations.
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People News 28 AugCD Auction Group to support growth ambitions with senior hires
CD Auction Group has made two senior appointments to support its growth plans with James Dower joining as account director and Andy Pearce as operations director.
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People News 17 AugMotorpoint sales exec to star in ‘Call That Hard Work” BBC show
Motorpoint sales executive Sophie Johnson is set to feature in a new BBC TV daytime show that will highlight working in the automotive retail industry.
