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BCA consults Derby, Peterborough and Sandwich staff over planned restructure
Used car remarketing giant BCA is consulting staff at its Derby, Peterborough and Sandwich facilities ahead of a planned restructure following a review of the “scale and capability” of its UK operations.
Technicians are winning the race to become EV-ready, says IMI
An acceleration in the number of vehicle technicians training to become EV-ready has pushed back the expected shortfall in qualified aftersales staff from 2026 to 2028, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has said.
AM News Show: Making automotive retail a ‘home from home’ for apprentices
JCT600 apprentices have told the AM News Show how they overcame stigma about the automotive sector to find a new ‘home from home’ in Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz franchised dealership roles.
Devonshire Motors' ‘unique’ Excellence Academy to support 2022 people focus
Devonshire Motors has launched a unique Excellence Academy to focus on essential skills that “aren’t taught particularly well anywhere else” as it makes employee development a priority in 2022.
Saker: a better understanding of employees will unleash their full potential
In his latest ‘viewpoint’ opinion article for AM Professor Jim Saker asserts that better understanding the diversity of the automotive workforce, and making a few minor changes to working practices, can unleash previously untapped potential.

