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New Resource: The 2018 Hireology Automotive Workforce Report

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The retail automotive landscape saw change and challenges in 2017. From natural disasters impacting Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico to the end of a seven-year long sales rally, much of what the the industry experienced last year is continuing to shape the year ahead.

Working with thousands of dealerships across the country, we’ve identified trends transforming the automotive talent landscape along with new insights from the Hireology network.

This research report outlines key findings related to the automotive workforce, including:

  • Which applicant sources drive the most hires
  • Insight into average time to hire for top-performing dealerships
  • An overview of today’s most in-demand (and difficult to fill) roles
  • How well managers are following a hiring process

Download the research report, “The 2018 Hireology Automotive Workforce Report,” below. 
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