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 these changes.
Sourcing and retaining staff has become an intricate and specialist managerial focus that is crucial to keeping them happy, but also in keeping your customers happy. I’ve always believed that with the right team, you can do anything!
Our personal touch, combined with expertise in recruitment, placement, coaching and training, help you, in a fast-changing industry, work with an exclusive, referral-driven network of motor industry candidates. We don’t find people to fit job specs, but rather ensure that we are constantly meeting the best people in the motor industry, understanding their requirements, and forming a career-long bond with them. Then we look for appropriate positions for them.
All of this was born from recognising key changes in this competitive industry that make it increasingly challenging to fully manage your HR internally. Here are some of the changes that we’ve seen:
Upskilling and reskilling: The industry has been rapidly evolving with the introduction of new technologies such as electric vehicles, conditional driving automation, and connected cars. To keep up, companies have been investing in upskilling and reskilling their employees to ensure they have the necessary skills to meet the changing demands of the industry. Holding onto these skills, or securing people for your team who come with these skills, are instrumental in building dealership resilience.
Flexible and remote work: With the advent of new technologies, many companies in the automotive industry have been shifting towards more flexible and remote work arrangements to improve employee productivity and satisfaction.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Companies in the automotive industry have been placing more emphasis on creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce and promoting equity and fairness in the workplace. This includes increasing the representation of underrepresented groups and implementing policies to prevent discrimination and bias.
Employee engagement: Companies in the automotive industry have been placing more emphasis on employee engagement, recognising that engaged employees are more productive and less likely to leave the company.
Health and well-being: Companies have been recognising the importance of employee health and well-being and have been implementing programs and initiatives to support their employees’ physical and mental well-being.
Employing the right team is critical for the success of any organisation, especially those in the automotive industry. Your dealership will only be as good as your team, from management all the way through to those opening the doors, sweeping the floors and pouring the tea. We’ve been passionate about this for decades and would love to help you refine a resilient and robust HR strategy.