Publisher’s Perspective: Brands, Built Over Many Years, Must Be Protected Like Gold
I’ve recently been involved in discussions about brands. Some hold their brand with very high regard, and others dismiss its value and importance very quickly. In my tenure in this business, I’ve always been in the first group. Please do not mentally check out here because you don’t think you have a brand. We all have a brand, even if it’s our own personal brand.
Guest Commentary: Looking For Greatness
“Remember your favorite teacher, who helped you overcome the challenges of learning a difficult subject. They saw the greatness in you! The leader who vowed to never let you fail, and gave you confidence and inspired you toward greatness. What a remarkable gift,” writes Dr. John Passante, in his most recent guest commentary on leadership.
Guest Commentary: Pokémon GO – A Boon to the Auto Body Industry?
There I was, at my favorite park, pedaling off some after-work stress on my bike. And there they were: zombies. All the nerds’ and wackos’ prophecies came true after all. Everyone had turned into stiff-legged, drooling, lobotomized, catatonic automatons, arms outstretched and searching for brains. But I noticed something peculiar. …
Non-Competition Agreements: Understanding Them And Creating Them, Simply Put
In this latest installment from the HR Landscape article series, Howard Kesten of APA Search gives us a clear, concise look at non-compete agreements and the pros and cons for both employers and job seekers.
Guest Commentary: The Will To Lead
The will to lead is looking in the mirror and deciding what kind of leader you are, and how you define success.
HR Landscape Article Series: A Recruiter Called Me – Now What?
In this latest installment from Howard Kesten of APA Search, Kesten writes, “If you are good at what you do you will undoubtedly receive an unsolicited call from a recruiter, however, it can be a bit unnerving. As we’ve learned, any number of thoughts can fly through a candidate’s mind when they first receive a call from a recruiter.”
Publisher’s Perspective: Hey George, Elroy Is 50
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard someone say, “Wow, just like on The Jetsons — it is a reality.”
HR Landscape Article Series: Fast Vs. Slow – Harnessing The Wisdom And Experience Of Older Professionals
One of the greatest misconceptions that employers have is that there will be more longevity with younger professionals than older professionals.
‘Brexit’ Challenges The Automotive Industry To Defend Free Trade
International aftermarket veteran John Creamer, founder of GlobalAutoRegs.com, shares his insights on the recent vote by Britain to leave the European Union and the potential impacts this could have on the automotive industry.
HR Landscape Article Series: The Real Cost Of Hiring The Wrong Candidate
“Hiring the wrong executives or employees for any of the wrong reasons is a formula for disaster,” writes Howard Kesten of APA Search.
Guest Commentary: Are You A Dealer … Of Hope?
In his latest guest commentary on the human side of leadership, Dr. John Passante writes: “As a lifelong student of human nature and a certified ‘people watcher,’ I am amazed how much better people will perform with the right people around them! With the right amount of reassurance and mentoring, employees grow and learn.”
Guest Commentary: Michigan 4344 Should Not Become Law
Earlier this month, the Michigan legislature finalized a bill that discourages the use of aftermarket and remanufactured parts used during vehicle repairs. The legislation directs that only Original Equipment (OE) parts can be used for several common categories of vehicle repairs, and would only allow for non-OE parts to be used if the consumer directs a repair facility in writing to use aftermarket parts. MERA and its parent association MEMA have been actively encouraging Michigan legislature to reconsider this action. Here, John Chalifoux, president and chief operating officer of the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association, shares his thoughts.
