The job thrill is gone? Explore your options!

Homme-femme_mecanoNo one is immune to the feeling that their current job or work environment is lacking for new challenges and opportunities, and automotive industry workers are no exception. Being stuck in a rut is one thing, but writing off a whole industry in search of opportunities in other sectors is completely unnecessary.

In most cases, a lateral move, instead of a full-fledged industry or career change, will bring back your winning smile, while confirming your gut feeling that your lack of enthusiasm was related in most part to your former job or company. Contrary to popular belief, the springboard to your next exciting career opportunity may be only a mouse click away. Continue reading “The job thrill is gone? Explore your options!”

The Financial Impact of Efficient Human Resource Management

Successful businesses excel in the management and leveraging of their human resource assets, although the positive financial impact associated with these management practices are often underrated.   Investissement_RH

The efficient management of human resources is essential in today’s competitive environment. Businesses must develop and implement innovative and effective human resource management policies and practices to attract and retain the best and brightest employees and raise their level of performance.

Economic value is often limited to balance sheets and assets.

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Seasonal workers in the automotive industry: a precious commodity!

There are a good number of companies thseasonnal_mechanics_tire_installatorat hire workers for periods of one season or less. These workers are productive for periods of 6 to 26 weeks, and then end up with a forced vacation. Even though seasonal work is temporary by nature, this does not necessarily mean that business owners do not wish to re-hire well-qualified workers. Take tire-installers, for example. This job requires certain knowledge and requires training. Consequently, it would be in an employer’s best interest to re-hire these workers when work picks up. There are many different ways that employers can use to keep in touch with these workers who provide such essential services to your business. Here are a few:

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Can you turn down a promotion in the Automotive Industry?

Your boss is waiting for you, all smiles, in his office. He jumps right into the subject; he is offering you a promotion that, in his eyes, is an excellent step on your way to the top. Can you turn down his offer without jeopardizing your future?Promotion,_my_goals

It certainly is a tricky situation, but a number of factors might be holding you back: the kids are still young, you don’t feel that you have the right skill set for the job or you prefer filling a technical rather than an administrative role. These few examples all very justifiable as long as you make sure you present them in such a way as to not alienate your superior or jeopardize any future advancement opportunity.

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4 recommendations in negociating a pay raise in the Automotive Industry

Here are the 4 easy to follow recommendations:

1-Forget improvisation, be prepared!Pay_raise

2-Bet on total compensation. Dare ask for higher conditions: Additional weeks of vacation, tools, cell phone, the split between the office and home (telecommuting), a system of commission or bonus.

3-When negotiating avoid spreading all your financial problems, they may not convince your employer. A potential increase in salary will be based on the benefits you provide to the company. Bet on increasing your tasks and on your participation in the recent success of the company and especially …

4-Be confident! Do not feel guilty for asking.