Attracting the best and the brightest has rarely been as challenging as it is now. Presenting the right vision is vital to your organization’s success. It’s a “seller’s” market when it comes to finding qualified talent … sellers being those looking for employment. Low unemployment has resulted in significant competition […]
Recruitment
The technician shortage isn’t going away; however, there are steps you can take that may help you in your recruitment efforts. As you may have noticed, I’ve been posting a number of blogs recently on the need for successful technician recruitment efforts. That’s because we continue to face a daunting […]
Like most seemingly implacable problems, sometimes you need to think outside the box. There are many challenges facing the trucking industry, from regulations to changes in technology to economic concerns, but the two challenges that seem to be never-ending are the shortages of drivers and technicians. I’ve written many blogs […]
With unemployment rates so low, you may feel compelled to hire someone who isn’t the right fit. Don’t! Last month, I wrote an IdeaXchange blog, “15 tips for avoiding a bad hire,” that addresses the fact that, with the ongoing shortage of drivers and technicians, fleets may be feeling pressure […]