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By Joe Marconi in Joe's BlogA recent study, done by Harvard Business School, concluded that the real problem with attracting and retaining employees has more to do with the workplace environment, not pay or benefits. While the study did find that an adequate pay plan and offering an attractive benefits package did help with recruiting and retention, it’s not enough to satisfy the needs of employees, especially those of front-line workers.
The study also stated that in 2021, many companies were convinced that giving raises, sign-on bonuses, and other perks would solve the worker shortage problem and prevent people from quitting. However, this strategy did not work. So, what does work regarding attracting quality people and keeping them employed?
Essentially, it all comes down to the culture of your company. Management: do all it can to consider the individual needs of your employees. Your employees want to feel that they have a voice, that their opinion counts, and that their role in your company is both respected and recognized. Yes, pay and a great benefits package will go a long way toward making your employees feel secure, but that’s only financial security. People want more than money.
To attract and keep top talent requires creating a company that people feel proud to work for. You need to reach the hearts and minds of your employees. Become a leader that people are enthusiastic about working for. You want your employees bragging to their friends and family that your shop is a great place to work!
Step one to attracting and retaining quality employees: Create an amazing workplace environment for your employees! Trust me, happy employees make happy shop owners too!
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By carmcapriotto
This week Hunt discusses the actual cost of that aging loaner fleet. Are they really as cheap as you think?
• What is an opportunity cost? How does that impact the actual cost of my loaner fleet?
• Does opportunity cost apply to me and my team equally?
• So, you spend a couple hundred dollars in parts to keep that beater on the road, but is it really "cheaper than a car payment?"
• How does opportunity cost apply to a tow truck that I also have off the road and not making me money?
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By carmcapriotto
Dan Taylor and Reggie Stewart to discuss the art of dispatch in the automotive repair industry. They emphasize the importance of efficiently dispatching and scheduling jobs, using the team's strengths and weaknesses, the need for accountability, daily tracking of labor inventory to ensure goals are met, and the challenge of accommodating walk-in customers while maintaining productivity. They stress that dispatching is crucial to the business's success and suggest creating a simulator or role-playing exercise to teach dispatching effectively.
Dan Taylor, Senior Business Advisor, Transformers Institute. Dan's previous episodes HERE
Reggie Stewart, Reggie’s Motor Works, and Noble Auto Service in Noblesville, IN, Euro Specialist. Reggie’s previous episodes HERE
Show Notes
(00:00:45) The art of dispatching and scheduling jobs efficiently, using the strengths and weaknesses of the team, and prioritizing big jobs. (00:03:08) Is dispatching a natural aptitude or something that can be learned? (00:05:04) The art of dispatching big jobs and how to prioritize them, using the metaphor of stacking big rocks in a glass bowl. (00:06:28) The importance of efficient scheduling and how it can affect technician's productivity. (00:10:34) Intentionally overloading the schedule to account for no-shows and unexpected delays. (00:11:35) Blaming technicians for poor production is not always fair, and how the front end plays a significant role in the capability of the back producing what is asked of them. (00:18:18) How to deal with walk-in customers and accommodate them without affecting productivity. (00:22:31) The culture of technicians and scheduling or dispatch problems. (00:25:08) Dispatching is not being taught and how there is going to be a huge emphasis on this art/teachable skillset of dispatch and optimizing it. (00:27:46) The importance of working smart and not just shoveling cars through buildings. (00:28:27) Dispatching can be taught through simulation, training, and role-playing, and how the younger generation is more in tune with this. (00:34:53) How to prioritize tasks using the urgent and important matrix. (00:36:17) The balance between new customers and work that's already been sold, and how to prioritize customers as far as scheduling. (00:38:42) How dispatching and scheduling can help reduce turnovers and get the first downs right, and how it can lead to winning more often.
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This episode is sponsored by AutoLeap. AutoLeap is a cloud-based all-in-one automotive invoice software that helps you supercharge your mechanic shop. Their customers have experienced:
30% increase in revenue by improving transparency and trust
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In this podcast episode, Coach Chris Cotton discusses the importance of having a business coach for independent auto repair shop owners. He lists 16 reasons why having a coach is beneficial, including providing accountability, fresh perspectives, and unbiased insight. A coach can also help with setting attainable goals, improving organization, and celebrating wins. Additionally, they can assist with growth strategies, financial management, employee management and training, and industry expertise. Coach Chris emphasizes that having a coach is essential for shop owners to achieve their dreams and take their businesses to the next level.
Should You Have a Business Coach? [00:01:44] Coach Chris Cotton explains why everyone should have a business coach, the challenges of running a business, and how a coach can help you achieve your goals.
Unbiased Insight [00:06:40] A business coach provides unbiased constructive criticism and insights that friends, family, and coworkers may not be able to offer.
Fresh Perspective [00:08:02] A business coach can help you identify problems and solutions that you may have overlooked due to being too involved in your business.
Growth [00:07:29] A coach can help you create a strategic business plan to boost growth, qualify your database, and generate leads.
Balance [00:08:21] A coach can teach you how to balance your professional and personal life, encouraging you to take breaks and prioritize work-life balance.
Employee Management [00:11:50] A coach can assist in building a strong team, providing guidance on hiring, training, and retaining skilled employees, and implementing performance management systems.
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