Hiring: Need Auto Body Technicians to Fill Jobs?
There’s a battle raging in our industry to hire and keep technicians. What is the solution so that every shop has the people they need to operate efficiently and profitably? Part 1 of a 2-part series.
Bob Medved Joins PPG MVP Business Solutions Team
Prior to joining PPG, Medved served as the senior account manager/industry representative for S/P2 and enjoyed a successful 35-year career in automotive insurance claims at State Farm.
Certified Collision Group Expands Executive Management Team
Michael Quinn, an industry veteran of over 30 years and co-founder and CEO of 911 Collision Centers, was appointed director of business development, Western Region.
Spanesi Expands Training Team
Gordon Michael brings more than 30 years of experience in the collision industry to Spanesi Americas, including as a technical college collision repair instructor, I-CAR Tech Centre staff and collision repair technician.
Dent Wizard Promotes Matt Trudeau to Director of National Sales for F&I
In his new role, Trudeau will work closely with Dent Wizard’s major national accounts and develop new opportunities with national F&I companies, dealer groups, OEMs and other strategic product partners.
Nagy’s Collision Center Welcomes Brian Kauf
Kauf has 20 years of experience in production management and resides in Orrville with his wife Lisa and daughters Brianna and Sierra.
The Tech Shortage
Some of the same workforce issues that existed 10 years ago exist today, but the industry has stepped up its efforts to solve them.
Employees: Developing Your People
Developing your employees is just as important as fixing wrecks if you want to grow and thrive as a company.
Service King Attends Inaugural Veterans Initiative Summit in Washington, D.C.
The two-day event, hosted by Blackstone, The Carlyle Group, KKR and TPG Oct. 7-8, actively promoted the hiring of American veterans across private equity holding companies.
From the VP: HR – A Necessity for Growing Shops
When you hire an employee, you hire them to be an asset and make money for your company. As assets, they need to be protected just as much as the company needs to be protected to ensure future profitability for everyone.
AASP-MN Announces New Member Benefit Program
Association’s Auto Employees Assessment System will help members identify employees who not only have the technical skills for the job, but also good motivation, work habits and people skills.
Survey Finds Insurance Carriers Plan Increased Hiring for 2015
Firm’s findings reflect highest rate of companies set to hire since 2009.