The technician shortage is no joke. Studies report we may need more than 100,000 new auto technicians to join the workforce every year through 2026 to keep up with demand. So, what can shops do now to improve the trade and attract more people to the industry? Shops need to start by listening to technicians
Imagine being a young adult again — training in school to become a technician. All those years tinkering with “toys” in the garage have paid off because now you get to do it as a career. You enroll in your local automotive training program and begin your dream of owning your own shop. After some
Shop owners, when you hire technicians, are you thinking about their long-term future at your shop, or are you thinking about what you can get out of them right now? Do you look past the technician and think about how you are supporting their ability to help take care of their family? You have to
Your shop's efficiency is determined by the technology that automates your processes and the skilled technicians that fix your customers’ cars. A talented technician has their pick when it comes to finding an auto shop to hub their craft. The infamous question remains: How can you get the best local talent to choose your shop
It became really clear during TechMission that technicians are desperate for their employers to understand that they want a plan for their future. I think it’s pretty common for any employee to put a lot of value into having a career path laid out for them, but it does feel like technicians often get the
One of the biggest complaints we hear from technicians is they are often frustrated with their employers because they don’t provide a clear path for career growth. According to LiveCareer, 45% of millennials say a job that accelerates their career development is “very important” to them, compared to 31% of Gen Xers and 18% of
Being a woman in the automotive industry is something that has been getting more publicity in recent years which was and still is much needed. One thing I have yet to hear about is parenting. As a mother of two small children, the demands of a parent have grown, especially due to COVID-19. What about
We're fortunate to be able to work with shops of all sizes and types across the United States. While it's incredible to see all of the great things people are doing in the industry, we still see the opposite side of that as well. We see some of the shops that aren't adapting to the
I’ve shared some basic tips shops should follow as they're looking to create a benefits package for technicians. Let’s pull it all together for something that can be used to create a competitive compensation package that attracts and retains great talent. 5 Steps to Creating a Technician Compensation Package 1. It is All About Culture
Good help is hard to find. Many shops make it harder because they fail to understand the value top talent brings to their business. My brother, who was a diesel technician and now manages the shop he works in can tell you what it's like to get help. It's damn near impossible. COVID-19 has many
