After 28 years of working in the motorcycle industry, I have become a student of the game. Common traits and a shared passion for powersports seem to bond the industry players together. It also amazes me how many people got their start. When asked, most of my colleagues all have one thing in common… and
Have you ever heard of “sense of ownership?” Common sense will tell you it’s when a person has a sense of ownership over something. Even my dog has a sense of ownership… sure, it’s over her toys. Try to take away a toy and she will rush to stop you. Tell her to fetch her
Interviewing can be done successfully many ways. It’s probably the most important step to hiring new employees… and it takes a certain skill. A company needs to be able to not only discover what a potential hire has done (via the resume or application) but also determine — within an hour or less — whether
SNOWFLAKES EVERYWHERE! Techs, Like Snowflakes, Are Unique Every day I hear someone say, “If I could just find a few technicians.” The techs from today are not the same from yesterday. Jane Doe and Joe Q. Employee are not from your grandpa’s generation. They are a new breed of employee that is taking the
You know all about high turnover rate and how difficult it can be at times to find and hire new employees. As an employer, you also know it can take months to get through the entire hiring process. There’s the advertisement you need to post, followed by a ton of time spent sorting through applications
Social Media Postings: Do’s and Don’ts While Looking for a Job A good resume can get you in the door for a job interview. Showing up for that interview dressed appropriately, ready to answer questions, and with your “A” game can help move from a potential employee to a prospective one. Once it’s time
Don’t be afraid! The Benefits of Posting Your Resume to a Job Board The LinkedIn Resume Effect Ever since LinkedIn came onto the scene, posting your professional skills and employment history online has become an acceptable social practice. Having a LinkedIn profile is not necessarily signaling that you want out of your current job. But
Recently I was reading an article about “strength-based work cultures.” My first impulse was to shake my head. It’s almost impossible to keep up with the ever-changing ideas revolving around management, motivation and employee engagement. The idea of strength-based work cultures has been around for years, but it’s making a comeback and is the current
Understand What’s Working and What Isn’t We have all heard of job interviews and some of us have even suffered through an exit interview or two, but have you ever heard of a “stay” interview? It’s interesting to note that although motorcycle dealerships have an incredible turnover rate, many dealer principals don’t do anything about
Don’t Overlook Out-Of-State Candidates Time to broaden your horizons? One of the biggest challenges for employers is finding qualified candidates, especially technicians (but that is a whole different topic). We will be the first to admit that good help can be hard to find, but you may need to broaden your horizons. Many employers in
