Herman Trend Alert: Aggressive Benefits Will Woo Workers
Reminiscent of the late 1990s, employers going forward will offer much more aggressive benefits to attract and hold the talent they need. Recruiters and employee retention specialists will influence corporate policy makers to expand benefit programs in an increasingly competitive employment market.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry: Are We Doing Enough to Attract the Next Generation?
For this edition of Ask the Industry, we asked executives representing a number of market segments including manufacturing, service and training: Are we doing enough to attract bright young professionals to this industry? If not, what more needs to be done? And, what are the dealerships doing that we can’t or haven’t?
Jeremy Denton Joins MEMA as Group Executive with its Management Services Group
Jeremy Denton has joined the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) in the new position of group executive for the association’s Management Services Group (MSG). His responsibilities will initially include serving as executive director of the Filter Manufacturers Council (FMC) and of the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (MVLC).
Jennifer Tio Named Car Care Council Women’s Board “Aftermarket Woman of the Year”
The Car Care Council Women’s Board named Jennifer Tio its second annual “Aftermarket Woman of the Year.” The announcement was made during the 2005 Women’s Board reception, which took place on Tuesday, Nov. 1, during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.
MEMA to Honor GPI’s Temple Sloan at Kick-Off Breakfast During AAPEX
O. Temple Sloan Jr., chairman and CEO of General Parts Inc., will be honored with the prestigious Triangle Award, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (MEMA) highest honor, during the Kick-Off Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, NV.
AAIA Seeks Committee Volunteers
AAIA is in the process of identifying members to serve on its committees in 2006. There are a limited number of openings. AAIA’s committees meet twice a year to provide direction for the association.
Rich White Promoted to AAIA Senior Vice President, Marketing and Member Relations
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) vice president of marketing and member relations, Rich White, has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, marketing and member relations. White has been with AAIA since it was established in 1999.
XPEL Surges to Nearly 11,000 Monthly Product Downloads
XPEL Technologies Corp. announced that product downloads from its database during the month of June reached 10,875 kits for the first time in Company history.
Herman Trend Alert: The Internet Job Search Mismatch
Several trends point to increased use of the Internet in both job search and recruiting. However, current indicators suggest that there is a disconnect that substantially inhibits the process.
NAPA Belts/Hose Sponsors the Car Care Council Women’s Board
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has announced that NAPA Belts/Hose has committed to sponsoring the 2005 Women’s Board activities at the silver sponsorship level.