In automotive, HR and Health & Safety issues don’t wait — and neither can you. On the Fly is your once-a-month resource built to help you make fast, informed decisions.
Each issue delivers:
Key compliance and industry updates
Practical tools and templates
Advisory insights and time-saving tips
It’s everything you need, exactly when you need it, and worth keeping on hand all month long.
Welcome to Issue One.
Every dealership has those team members who go above and beyond—the ones who support their coworkers, create memorable customer experiences, and help build a strong team culture. Now it’s time to recognize them.
The I ❤️ My Team Awards is a free resource to help you drive employee engagement, improve retention, and celebrate the people who make your dealership great.
Open to all dealership employees
Anyone on your team can nominate a coworker
Winners will be featured in our newsletter and across our network
Let’s shine a light on the people who make a difference every day.
Tariffs, interest rate changes, and unpredictable supply chains may dominate the headlines, but they aren’t what’s killing dealership profitability. The real threat? What’s happening inside your store.
From high turnover and payroll mistakes to siloed departments and overlooked vendor partnerships, this article breaks down how internal inefficiencies are eroding profits and what smart dealerships are doing to take back control.
“The dealerships that thrive in 2025 won’t be the ones waiting for stability—they’ll be the ones actively creating it.”
Read the full article to learn how you can protect profit from within.
Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025 | Time: 2:00 pm EDT | Hosted by: Sandra Conrad, CPHR, SHRM-SCP
Tariffs, rising costs, and unpredictable demand are forcing dealerships to make tough calls. But cutting staff too fast—or in the wrong areas—can hurt more than it helps.
Join us to learn how to:
✅ Evaluate your current staffing levels
✅ Cross-train for flexibility
✅ Manage vacations and redeploy roles
✅ Avoid costly missteps in layoffs or terminations
This isn’t about downsizing—it’s about right-sizing.
Several provinces are set to raise their minimum wage this year—are you prepared? From payroll planning to compliance, we’ve broken down what dealerships need to know.
New anti-money laundering (AML) regulations are now in effect for dealerships offering financing and leasing. If your store hasn’t implemented a compliance program yet, now’s the time. In this article, we break down what you need to know, including the five key steps to staying compliant and how to join the waitlist for our upcoming training module.
Read the full article to make sure your dealership is on the right track and join the waitlist.
A recent report from Edmunds highlights a significant shift in car financing: nearly 20% of new car buyers are now opting for 84-month loans. This marks an increase from 15.8% in Q1 2024 and 13.4% in Q1 2019.
The trend suggests that consumers are prioritizing lower monthly payments, potentially at the expense of long-term financial flexibility. As vehicle prices and interest rates remain stable, affordability continues to challenge many buyers, especially with potential tariff-related price increases on the horizon. This development may have implications for dealership financing strategies and customer counseling.
At DriveHRIS, we don’t just talk about innovation—we deliver it.
Every update, every enhancement, and every new feature is driven by one goal: helping dealerships run smoother, smarter, and more people-focused operations.
March wasn’t just busy—it was a testament to what happens when a team is obsessed with listening to its users and taking action fast.
From smarter workflows to streamlined compliance tools and refined user experiences, these 29 updates were all about one thing: making DriveHRIS even more powerful for the people who rely on it every day.
And we’re just getting started.
Ready to streamline your HR processes and prepare for the future?
Let us show you how DriveHRIS can help.
