Driver Hiring, Recruiting
Help! My “Job Ad” Is Not Producing Qualified Candidates! (Part 1)
It’s a common frustration among employers: your job ad isn’t attracting the right candidates. Often, the knee-jerk reaction is to blame the career website you’re using and look for another or tolerate mixed results. However, the issue often lies within the job ad itself or a company’s follow-up process. Here, we will delve into how...
Business, Driver Hiring, Recruiting
What is the Real Cost of a Bad Hire?
Have you ever stopped to ponder the real cost of a bad hiring decision? It’s a question that often gets overlooked in the hustle and bustle of recruitment. Yet, the repercussions can be significant, both financially and culturally. Let’s delve into this overlooked aspect of business management. At first glance, the immediate expenses of a...
Driver Hiring
Interview like it’s 2024!
Let’s face it: most interviews you have participated in are boring! We are using the same old traditional techniques we have seen for decades. The driver hiring landscape has changed, and bus companies need to adapt to the new reality of hiring. Interviews need to be fun, engaging, and informative. The days of mechanically asking...
Driver Hiring
What is the Secret Sauce to Driver Hiring?
Operators routinely ask, “What is the secret to hiring drivers?” This question focuses on handling a lead once the Operator receives it from a potential driver. In other words, how do I get the candidate hired and behind-the-wheel driving? Five steps drive this outcome. Each is important and requires the Operator to respond quickly, schedule...
Driver Hiring
Motorcoach Recruiting Trends: Wage Inflation and Recruiting
If you are hiring drivers or any other position in your transportation company, you have felt upward wage pressure! “Can I raise wages fast enough?” has crossed your mind. The researchers at Korn Ferry (Linked Here) suggest there may be hope. As motorcoach companies navigate evolving market conditions, job-market data indicates a détente between employers...
Driver Hiring
Becoming the Motorcoach Driver Employer of Choice
In the fast-paced world of commercial transportation, finding and hiring qualified motorcoach drivers is a crucial task that requires efficiency and precision. To ensure a seamless process, consider the following steps to streamline the hiring of a commercial driver for your motorcoach team: 1. Find a Lead: The first step in hiring a motorcoach driver...