THE AUTOPEOPLE REPORT | November 2022

How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in the Car Dealership Industry

Hiring and retaining top talent is challenging for any industry, but it’s especially difficult in the auto industry.

According to a recent Cox Automotive Dealership Staffing Study, most dealerships aim to expand their headcount. This means that competition for new job candidates is extremely high. The good news is that the percentage of people that do not work in a dealership but are interested in working at a dealership grew from 25% to 36%.

Here’s more good news: 70% of these people are willing to switch jobs today. So, how can you attract and retain the best employees? In this article, we share some best practices on how to attract and retain top talent in the car dealership industry.

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It’s essential to hire for fit and plan for retention.

Hiring the wrong candidate can be an incredibly costly mistake. At an estimated loss of tens of thousands per employee, the expense of a failed hire adds up quickly. It’s just as devastating when an employee decides you’re not the right fit.

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