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Opinion 8 FebTeam structure and measurement are fundamentals for car retail success, opinion
In this AM opinion article former Cambria Automobiles and Drive Motor Retail director Chris Roberts advises on how to structure a car retail workforce for success.
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Latest News 27 SepAutomation to eradicate almost 1.4 million UK automotive jobs by 2030
Almost 1.4 million automotive sector jobs in the UK will be eradicated by automation by 2030, according to the findings of a new study.
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Supplier News 13 MayIMI sponsors Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiration for Innovation Network
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced its sponsorship of the Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiration for Innovation Network.
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Opinion 5 AprSaker: a better understanding of employees will unleash their full potential
In his latest ‘viewpoint’ opinion article for AM Professor Jim Saker asserts that better understanding the diversity of the automotive workforce, and making a few minor changes to working practices, can unleash previously untapped potential.
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Opinion 29 MarWhy hybrid working is key to building inclusive auto industry cultures
In this exclusive AM-online guest opinion piece Volkswagen Financial Services UK chief executive Mike Todd reflects on the need to understand how people can be operationally effective while splitting their time between office working and home working.
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Market Insight 18 MarIMI Diversity Task Force report highlights need to 'level-up' in automotive
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on automotive retail employers to engage with the task of creating a more diverse workforce after publishing the findings of its Diversity Task Force report.
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Car Dealer News 19 JulChorley Group closes all dealerships to celebrate ‘freedom day'
Chorley Group has closed all its dealership sites to mark July 19’s so-called ‘freedom day’ with a break for its workforce.
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Latest News 9 JulCar retailers want urgent solution to COVID-19 isolation absences
Car retailers are keen to see Government deliver an “urgent solution” to the issue of staff absences due to COVID-19 self-isolation regulations.
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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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Latest News 5 NovGovernment extends COVID-19 CJRS furlough scheme to end of March
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has extended the Government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) to the end of March.
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Market Insight 25 Sep
Could car retail bounce back make retailers ineligible for Job Support Scheme?
The strength of the car retail sector’s bounce back recovery from the UK’s full COVID-19 lockdown period could make businesses ineligible for Job Support Scheme (JSS), it is feared.
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Car Dealer News 2 SepCambria embarks on 'significant reduction' in workforce following COVID-19
Cambria Automobiles is embarking on series of cost-cutting measures which will include a "significant reduction" in employee headcount due to the impact of COVID-19 lockdown.
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Car Dealer News 30 Jul‘False economy’ masks extent of impending car retail job cuts, says Pendragon boss
A ‘false economy’ which has seen the UK’s car retail sector deliver on pent-up demand from the COVID-19 lockdown is masking the true extent of impending redundancies in the sector, Pendragon boss Bill Berman has told AM.
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Car Dealer News 19 MayTwo-thirds of automotive sector employees fear COVID-19 job losses
Over two-thirds of automotive industry professionals fear that the impact of COVID-19 coronavirus could cause them to lose their job.
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Car Dealer News 14 MayDrayton Motors' Best UK Dealerships accolade is 'Jewel in the Crown'
Drayton Motors has entered AM’s Best UK Dealerships to Work For for the third consecutive year after it became an “invaluable” tool to gather honest opinions from staff about the business.
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People News 15 OctFormer Olympian Rachel Clift joins Ben as health and wellbeing director
Former Olympian Rachel Clift has joined Ben as the automotive sector charity’s health and wellbeing director.
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People News 14 MayAuto Trader and Ennis & Co to lead automotive sector diversity debate
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.
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Supplier News 24 JanThe Motor Ombudsman achieves Investors in People Silver standard
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.
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Car Dealer News 10 AugLookers drives equality as Stonewall charity champion
Lookers has become one of the first motor retailers to actively promote equality in its workforce by becoming a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
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Market Insight 5 May'Employ more women or risk missing out on millions of pounds', dealers told
Dealership bosses need to work harder to diversify their workforce and make their business female friendly, says IMI CEO Steve Nash.
