Tag: work
Ford Offers Work-from-Home Extension: What it Might Mean
The year 2020 has undeniably been a strange one and we have definitely learned how working from home impacts people, businesses, and communications. On Wednesday, Ford Motor Co. announced that it would be giving 30,000 salaried workers the option to work from home through the end of the year if they choose to. These include […]
Industry Update: Most Automakers are Back to Work
Now that the more devastating stages of the COVID-19 pandemic are (hopefully) behind us, state and local governments are allowing businesses to get back up and running after being shuttered for months. This includes automakers, who had to shut their doors and manufacturing plants after the outbreak of the pandemic. All of them have put […]
Automakers’ Plans for Returning to Work
Automakers were shut down for quite some time following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With many states and counties slowly beginning to open up again, the automotive industry is among many others looking forward to reopening and hoping to recover from the losses experienced during the pandemic. Here’s what we know about specific manufacturers’ […]
Five Best Practices for Managing Introverts at Your Dealership
Introverts are said to make up 25 to 40 percent of the total population. However, the numbers could be even greater. So, there is a high chance that you will work with individuals who could be categorized as introverts. You may also be one yourself. Depending on their personalities, each of your employees has various […]
Steps for Staff Returning to Work after the Pandemic
All in all, the automotive industry seems like it will come out of the COVID-19 pandemic with relatively few battle wounds. Of course, car sales are barely half of the figures from before the outbreak and hundreds of thousands in the auto industry are still awaiting the green light to go back to work. But […]
The ‘New Normal’ at Auto Plants and Its Effect on Dealers
Carmakers are planning their returns to work over the next few weeks. American Honda plans to restart factories on May 4th, as do Toyota, Ford Motor Company, and FCA North America. Early to mid-May seems to be the target for timelines across the field. One thing is given, however: it will not be a return […]
Reducing Distractions and Procrastination for Your Dealership Employees
Distractions and procrastination can eat away at vast chunks of time and resources at a dealership. Eliminating them is essential to creating a positive, productive workplace environment. To do so, you’ll need to pinpoint their sources and employ strategies to minimize these negative behaviors. Doubling Down on Distractions Distractions don’t just cut down on work; […]
Setting Up Your Dealership Teams for Success: Six Ways to Begin...
Your dealership is a sum of its parts, and these parts are every member of your team. The success of your dealership doesn’t just rest on your marketing plan or the inventory; it starts with the individuals you invite to work for you. The strength of this team can lead to lasting success for you […]
Time Management Tips and Tricks to Help You Take Control of...
There is no doubt that most people struggle with time management regardless what industry they work in. As the phrase goes, “so much to do, so little time.” Although our days are full of tasks and responsibilities that may seem draining, there are many ways to manage our time and get everything done, hopefully with […]
6 Simple Tools To Boost Your Productivity
If you own or work at a company such as a dealership you’re an authorized seller and have a mass amount of business coming through you and or your employees at an almost incessant pace. It can be a challenge to manage daily tasks outside of servicing new customers such as setting up appointments, doing […]
