Although we are wrapping up our September Topic of the Month, Technician Recognition, Top Shops continue to promote and improve their amazing technician recognition benefits through our Shop Talk feed. It is great to see more and more videos being posted every day from shops across the country. Our Shop Talk feed has truly evolved
Watch the Recording Roundtable Highlights Defining Employee Recognition Employee recognition is not something one person can create. It starts with the ownership and management team. Recognize people the way they want to be recognized. Everyone likes to be recognized in their own unique way. Knowing your staff on a personal level is a huge part
Every shop and dealership knows the importance of employee appreciation and recognition. You’ll frequently hear owners, managers, or fixed ops directors talking about how their people are their top priority… Yet, over a quarter of employees aren’t recognized for their work, with an additional 17% saying they just receive it annually—which isn’t much better (Zippia).
Employee recognition is one of the simplest strategies for attracting and retaining technicians. Yet, shops and dealerships frequently overlook it. Employee appreciation and recognition bring so many benefits to your shop, and in particular, your service center, where turnover is likely an issue. Shops and dealers who focus on employee recognition reap the benefits of:
As we finish off our August Topic of the Month, Technician Tool Programs, we want to thank everyone who attended our roundtable, read our blogs and guides, and/or participated in any way to help get this important conversation going. Special shout out to all the WrenchWay Top Shops that created a Shop Talk video talking
Technician recruiting is no easy task. The days of “post and pray” on the job boards are over. Shops need to take a more strategic approach to recruiting technicians. We asked 34 experts in the automotive, diesel, and collision industries: What is the one thing shops can do to improve how they’re recruiting technicians? Below
Thirty-three percent of technicians think the biggest challenge of being a new technician is the tool investment. With this being a major pain point for technicians, we recently hosted a roundtable to discuss the different ways shops can structure tool programs for technicians. Watch the Recording Roundtable Highlights Why Shops Should Consider Tools Programs
Tool programs have become one of the top 10 benefits technicians look for when finding a new shop. As a shop owner, you know how important it is to have the correct tools. You also know that quality tools aren't cheap. Below are some benefits of tool programs for shops and technicians. Benefits of Technician
Did you know that assistance with tool purchases is one of the top 10 priorities for technicians who are seeking new jobs? This is a huge opportunity for shops and dealerships who are looking to hire and retain technicians to have a huge advantage over their competitors in the war for talent. Throughout the month
84% of fortune 500 companies and 100% of fortune 50 companies have mentorship programs. Of those with a mentor, 97% say it is valuable. In this roundtable, we are joined by three industry experts to explain the importance of mentorship, how to create a mentorship program, and the overall benefits of a mentorship in a
