Getting the Most Out of Reviews
A well-conducted performancereview benefits both employer and employee. First, performance reviewsprovide an opportunity to assess the employee’s contribution to theorganization and identify his or her strengths and weaknesses. It’s a greattime to discuss poor performance as well as congratulate strong performance. Remember the following tipswhen conducting reviews: • Set a date. Sticking to aset date
Purolator Launches New Web Site
Purolator Filters has launched a new Web site designed to provide nearly every kind of filter information to do-it-yourself customers as well as automotive professionals, according to the company.
Bridgestone Title Sponsor of NHL Winter Classic
When the puck drops on New Year’s Day in Wrigley Field for a historic outdoor game between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, the Bridgestone brand will be at center ice as the title sponsor of the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic 2009.
Speaking of Bailouts, What ‘bout Them Browns??
It’s not a good time to be a sports team owner.
Vredestein UK MD is Stoic in Face of Tough Conditions
With 15 years of experience in the aftermarket components sector, Stuart Jackson was not completely unfamiliar with the tyre business when he joined Vredestein a year ago.
European Commission Proposes Tyre Labelling Scheme
The European Commission has proposed a draft directive to introduce a tyre-labelling scheme aimed at encouraging sales of more energy efficient (low rolling resistance) tyres.
Bridgestone Leads Look at NHL’s Best Captains
Bridgestone Americas has kicked off a couple of promotions to support the Bridgestone brand role as the official tire of the NHL.
Dekk Partner Develops New Structure and Marketing Strategy
While there are a few retail chains such as Dekkman and Vianor operating in Nordic markets, the majority of tyre sales are down to a considerable number of independent operators with one or two depots.
Tough Times Are No Time to Turn Off Your Marketing
Tire dealers who aren’t using all of the marketing tools available to them probably aren’t selling all of the tires and vehicle service that they could. To be sure, many marketing tools add expense, and in these tough times no dealer wants to add to the operating line. But there are many solid, no- or
Incentivize? Decentivize?
The following is an article written by Dave Anderson, speaker and trainer with expertise in leadership and management.