Sarah Eccles, group fleet director at Swansway Group, explains how single-handedly starting her department gave her a unique perspective.
Dealers should try to retain the expertise and experience of their older workers.
Stoke Audi parts apprentice Tanya Pickering has been recognised by Audi UK with a Spirit of Audi Award.
Farnell Jaguar Bolton has rewarded three GCSE pupils from Harper Green School with a taste of the motor industry.
Jardine Motors sponsored the UK Automotive 30% Club conference and signed up to an educational charity.
Doubt has been cast over the UK motor industry ahead of the General Election today, with the majority of businesses in the sector finding it increasingly difficult to fill job vacancies.
Ron Brooks Toyota, Mansfield has recruited three trainee customer consultants under its apprenticeship scheme.
AutoRaise have announced that they are the first to achieve sign off for their Multi Skilled Apprenticeship Standard ‘end point assessment plan’.
Brayleys Cars MD Paul Brayley explains why he has changed his group’s financial reporting year, its recruitment processes and its management systems.
Eastern Western Motor Group has welcomed five graduates into its ranks as part of a pioneering new assessment and recruitment programme designed to identify its future leaders.
The future looks bright for Mercedes-Benz Retail Group’s West Bromley operation after two of its apprentices were named as Britain’s best by the vehicle manufacturer.
UK employers are planning to give pay rises of just 1% this year, the lowest increase for more than three years, reports the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.
West Way, Nissan's biggest dealer group, is celebrating the graduation of its first apprentices.
BCA is building its training capacity with the appointment of Richard Allen as dealer trainer.
Technicians in the Mitsubishi Motors UK dealer network are set to receive Institute of the Motor Industry qualifications following specialist training on EV and hybrid vehicles.
While training and development form a vital part of modern motor retail operations, the sector still suffers from a poor perception among job-seekers and struggles to attract high-calibre applicants.
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions and the Energy Saving Trust have teamed up to launch a series of EV training sessions which aim to educate the motor trade on all aspects of selling electric cars.
Prof Jim Saker asks if UK businesses, apprentices and training providers will get a fair deal from the apprenticeship levy.
Small to medium sized dealer groups may experience a delay in receiving their apprenticeship funding due to the number of companies applying to access levy money.
The IMI has welcomed calls from Daniel Zeichner MP for licensing of motor industry professionals working on electric vehicles.
An in-house architect, Phil Lambert loves the challenge of making sure Chorley Group gets the best value for money from fit-for-purpose buildings.
Staff retention is one of the key areas where car dealers can improve their processes according to a business which has spent a decade analysing the science behind car sales and customer behaviour.
Flexible working can increase staff retention and attract women to the motor retail industry.
From Thursday (April 6 ), large employers are under a responsibility to produce and publish a yearly report on their gender pay gap.
Vehicle remarketing specialist G3 Remarketing has invested in training from the National Association of Motor Auction (NAMA) for its vehicle inspection staff.
