Most managers think 1:1s are working, but your team might feel differently. If your 1:1s feel rushed, transactional, or constantly rescheduled, you’re not alone. These meetings are one of the most underused tools for improving retention, building trust, and coaching performance.
In this article, we unpack why most 1:1s fall flat, the hidden costs of getting them wrong, and the three simple shifts that turn them into your most powerful leadership tool.
Termination clauses in Ontario have been under fire for years. Many employers were caught off guard when standard language in employment agreements was deemed unenforceable by the courts—leading to unexpected payouts and legal headaches.
But a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision (Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc., 2025 ONCA 379) gives employers a clearer path forward. The court upheld a termination clause that limited entitlements to ESA minimums as long as the language was clear, inclusive of all scenarios, and didn’t conflict with the law.
This is a step in the right direction—but it doesn’t mean your current contracts are safe.
✅ If you haven’t reviewed your employment agreement templates in the past year, it’s time.
Our HR team can help ensure your contracts are compliant, enforceable, and aligned with best practices.
Reach out if you’d like a quick review or need support updating your templates.
Several provinces have updated their sick leave laws, limiting when employers can request a doctor’s note. From Ontario’s new long-term illness leave to stricter rules in PEI, Nova Scotia, and BC, employers need to know what’s changed.
Check out our latest HR update to see what applies in your province.
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Date: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 | Time: 2:00 pm EDT | Hosted by: Sandra Conrad, CPHR, SHRM-SCP
Recruitment is expensive. Turnover is worse.
In today’s market, the smartest dealerships are doubling down on retention—not just to reduce hiring costs, but to protect their culture, consistency, and customer experience.
That’s why this month’s session is all about keeping the people you can’t afford to lose.
What we’ll cover:
🔹 Key Retention Trends: What’s changing in employee expectations (and what they’re not saying out loud)
🔹 The Role of Technology: How smart systems help GMs, HR, and managers stay ahead of burnout and disengagement
🔹 Practical Retention Strategies: Real-world approaches that work in high-pressure dealership environments
🔹 Data-Driven Insights: What the numbers say about turnover, engagement, and what keeps people around
Whether you manage one rooftop or ten, this 30-minute session will leave you with clear takeaways you can apply right away.
Last Chance: Q1–Q2 Nominations Are About to Close
Every dealership has those unsung heroes—the ones who lift their team, create standout customer moments, and help build a stronger culture. Now’s your final opportunity to give them the recognition they deserve.
The I ❤️ My Team Awards are closing soon for Q1 and Q2.
Open to all dealership staff
Free to participate
Winners will be featured in our newsletter and shared across our network
Anyone on your team can submit a nomination
Let’s celebrate the people who make your dealership a better place to work, every single day.
If you’re like most dealerships, tech turnover and unfilled service bays aren’t just frustrating—they’re cutting directly into your revenue.
Here’s the reality:
79% of dealers say tech roles are their #1 hiring challenge
66% say the talent pipeline is drying up fast
EVs are making legacy skills obsolete
And aging workers are leaving the industry faster than new ones can be trained
This is more than a hiring issue. It’s a profitability crisis. And most stores won’t realize it until customers start leaving—or stop coming back altogether.
In this article, we break down:
Why your next technician opening might take months to fill
What smart dealers are doing right now to avoid a staffing emergency
How to audit your hiring funnel for red flags—whether you use our software or not
Recruiting feels like the obvious answer when someone quits, but what if you could stop the cycle before it starts?
In our latest article, we explore why top dealerships are focusing less on job ads and more on building better teams from within. You’ll learn:
Why constant hiring is costing you more than you think
What high-retention dealerships are doing differently
How to improve onboarding, reviews, and manager impact
How to track what’s working (and what’s not)
Whether you’re leading a team of 5 or 50, this article is packed with strategies you can apply immediately, no software required.
It was a crazy May at DriveHRIS as we rolled out 37 new features, each one designed based on dealer input to make dealership life easier.
From upgraded time-off workflows and customizable evaluation forms to faster payroll exports and expanded mobile access.
If you’re still managing with band-aid systems, let’s talk about what better could look like.
