Ottawa, Ontario--February 18, 2010--Planning is good business in our industry, according to the new Canadian Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) Performance Driven report.
They found that shops that look set to grow over the course of the year are typically also the ones with an HR plan, a training strategy and budget, a system to evaluate employees' training needs and benefits for employees who finish training.
Other highlights from the study include:
- "29% of industry employers surveyed say they have one or more unfilled positions. This amounts to an estimated 13,000 unfilled positions, of which about 37% are service technician positions."
- "The motive power repair and service sector has experienced considerable consolidation since 2005. Small businesses still make up the largest portion the sector, with 55% of businesses employing only 1 to 5 people. There has been an increase in the number of larger shops, those with 10 or more service bays. These now make up 26% of the industry/sector, up 5% from 2005.
- "Perceptions continue to pose barriers to apprenticeship. Almost one third of employers (31%) do not employ any apprentices, despite a proven return on investment and government programs and tax incentives for doing so."
You can download a full PDF of the report at Cars
I have yet to determine their relevance to techs needs and concerns in the auto collision industry so, in my option if you have any questions contact them and share your response.
| Jennifer Steeves Executive Director Canadian Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) Council Telephone: 613-798-0500 Email: jennifer@carscouncil.ca |
Article received through CR
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