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Why 2019 is the Year of the Job Applicant in Retail Automotive

Hireology

Below, we’ve outlined several reasons why 2019 is the year of the job applicant in retail automotive – and how your dealership can attract quality candidates to support your business success. Few Job Seekers Are Interested in Retail Automotive Careers. Fewer than 1 percent of job seekers would consider working at a dealership.

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From Amazon to Carvana: How Your Dealership Can Learn From Disruptive Business Models

Hireology

Below, we’ve outlined several emerging disruptive business models in retail automotive – and how you can evolve your people strategy to remain profitable in such a competitive market. Disruptive Business Models in Retail Automotive. AutoNation, the largest new vehicle retailer in the U.S., Amazon Online Car Sales.

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Kinleigh Folkard and Hayward gives staff one-off cost-of-living payment

Employee Benefits

I was extremely proud we were able to retain our workforce on their full salaries when the property market shut down during the pandemic, and I am proud we are in a position to support our people through another difficult period.” We wanted to recognise their hard work and commitment, and we hope this payment will provide some assistance. “I

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Hike in workers using employee benefits’ shopping discounts

Employee Benefits

March and April user data for HIVE360’s employee benefits app Engage confirms employees are using financial benefits more, with downloads of shopping discounts for retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, and Morrisons up by 10 percent month-on-month.

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Competing with Amazon for Car Sales: How Dealership Employees Can Help You Stand Out

Hireology

Amazon made widespread headlines for buying Whole Foods earlier this year, creating a strong foothold in the grocery vertical, but the retail giant is also quietly testing the waters of the automotive market. Recognize Consumers’ Gravitation Toward Digital Retailing. So how can dealers compete with Amazon?

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Close to 2,500 Carvana Employees Get Laid Off Over Zoom

HR Digest

The used-car retailer informed stakeholders that it will be laying off 2,500 employees. The retailer offered potential customers 360-degrees views of the cars they liked, along with professional photos and technical details via the Carvana app. The company was founded in 2012 with an aim to change how people bought and sold cars.

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Today’s Top Compensation Trends

CorpStrat

Salary Hikes The reality of the current labor market is that there are more open jobs than people to fill them, and inflation is impacting employees’ pay expectations. As a result, salary budgets for American employees are projected to increase in 2023. retail, hospitality, manufacturing and health care). As a result, many U.S.

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