“The success and strength of your organization hinges on the competency level of your team.” The wording may come from another era, but the idea has not aged. In equipment industry hiring, every decision about who joins the team shapes
In 1978, a Jordan-Sitter Associates brochure made a simple promise to clients: “You will not receive a pile of resumes.” At the time, gathering a pile of resumes took real effort. Today, it takes almost none. That is exactly why
Someone sent us an original Jordan-Sitter Associates brochure printed in 1978. He had kept it for more than 45 years, and seeing it again felt a little like opening a time capsule. As we read through it, we were struck
After 1,000 online reviews, here’s what candidates and clients are really saying, and what it means for the future of recruiting. When we set out to build our business, we made a simple promise: do right by people. Not just
In today’s heavy equipment industry, running dealerships, rental operations, and equipment manufacturing plants as efficiently as possible, directly affects your bottom line. Human Resources is no different. Finding the right combination of full-time employees, contractors, and outsourced responsibilities can maximize your organization’s time and money. Â
From changing oil to analyzing telematics: One professional’s evolution shows how maintenance roles are transforming. I recently interviewed a proven Fleet Manager who started his career the traditional way: wrenching, changing oil, and changing tires on mobile machinery. More than
If you’ve ever cooked a meal or made a cake, then you know that there are multiple components necessary to achieve success. It is not enough to have a recipe and the ingredients. Likewise, it is not enough just having an oven, stove, and utensils. You
Whether you’re frustrated in your current role at a dealership, ready for a change at your rental company, caught in a workforce reduction at a manufacturer, or simply exploring what opportunities exist in the heavy equipment industry, connecting with a
Considering a career change in the heavy equipment industry is a significant decision that many professionals avoid, even when it’s clearly time to move on. Whether you work at a dealership, rental company, or manufacturer, our natural tendency as humans
Looking for incredibly talented heavy equipment managers can be very competitive. You’ll have to use every advantage you can get when hiring for your dealership, rental company, or OEM. It is estimated that a bad hire can cost upwards of 30% of the employee’s first-year salary,
