I’ve only met a handful of people who feel they can work with their spouse or partner. In my own business, I’ve loved having the opportunity to work closely with […]
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With the right team…
In the past decade, the automotive industry has undergone significant changes, particularly in technology and sustainability. As a result, HR trends in the industry have also shifted to align with […]
How can you keep your younger staff?
After spending almost 30 years in this industry, I realised there was a dire need for specialist recruitment services. It was hard to employ and train people, only to have […]
We need to be doing more for our women
It’s easy to say that we’re living in a time of increased equality, not only in the workplace but in every sphere of life. But the more we learn and […]
Employment Equity in the OEM space
I heard a powerful story about a mentor who wanted to teach some young adults about equal opportunity. You can watch it here: He asks them all to line up […]
If meetings matter less, they can mean more
Daily sales meetings, weekly target meetings, monthly feedback meetings… these are just a few of what we’re used to in the motor industry. But what if we could change this? […]
How to spot a great CV from the rest
Are you sitting with a pile of CVs and not sure how to start identifying the most suitable candidates? In our current environment, CVs are in abundance, but that only […]
Making brand ambassadors of your team
Social media and online engagement were snowballing in the early 2010s – and then it stepped up a notch around 2017/18. Then, in March 2020 – over 200 countries and […]
The value of a hug… for yourself
From Danish cookies, cheese and pastries to their culture of simplicity, politeness, and equality – the Danes have a pretty good sense of how cosy-charming-special feels! And, when life is […]
SMART Goals: Tips for Goal Setting in 2021
As a dealership manager, you are going to be engaged in a lot of goal setting for yourself as well as with your staff. It is therefore particularly important that […]