Survey

Have you recruited new staff in the past year?

Yes No Wanted to, but couldn’t

Do you want to take on new staff in the next 12 months?

Yes No Possibly

How difficult did you find / expect to find recruiting new staff?

Extremely Difficult Difficult Fine Easy Extremely easy

What is the principal hurdle you face in recruiting new staff?

Lack of applicants Lack of appropriate skills Unrealistic wage expectations Poor candidates Competition from other companies

Where do you find is the most successful place to advertise for new staff?

Facebook LinkedIn TikTok X (Twitter) Other social media Online job search site Recruitment agency Own website Own premises Trade press Local press Word of mouth

Who has the greatest responsibility to promote the industry to potential new recruits?

Manufacturers Trade Associations Dealers Specialist media Schools/colleges Employment specialists A combination

What is your experience of the recruitment process recently? What can be done to help dealers find the right staff?