Tagged frontline team
By Ken Stellon , March 2008 in Rental Operations

You have the tools to measure utilization, holding costs and RPU. But how do you manage an employee with the attitude, “it’s just a rental car?”
Read more...
By Richard D. Alaniz, March 2008 in Rental Operations

The EEOC is actively challenging severance agreements that contain retaliatory language. Know the rules to stay out of legal trouble.
Read more...
By Mike Kane, January 2008 in Rental Operations

Scams perpetrated by renters, vendors and employees run the gamut from inventive and brazen to just plain stupid. Here is an “around-the-world” view of scams in car rental, along with tips to keep you from falling victim.
Read more...
By Staff, July 2005

More and more cities that control commercial airports are imposing employee salary minimums for contractors, including on-airport RACs. The latest to target RACs is San Jose, Calif.
Read more...
By Mike Kane, November 2004 in Rental Operations
Tap your brightest employees to get referrals, and take steps to ensure new employees are intellectually engaged and see long-term career potential.
Read more...
By Ken Stellon, September 2004 in Rental Operations
This three-step action plan can help your frontline team establish greater rapport with customers so they’re more receptive to optional products and upgrades at the counter and over the phone.
Read more...
By Kurt Webber, July 2003
Lack of adequate training is a leading cause of employee turnover. By committing to a formal new-hire training program, you can lower turnover and raise customer satisfaction and sales.
Read more...
Newsletter: Sign up to receive latest news, articles, and much more.
Auto Focus Blog: A blog covering fleets, auto rental and the business of cars
A stronger-than-expected used car market is tempered by competitive pricing in the first quarter. But will the trend continue?
The movers and shakers in the electric vehicle market offer a candid glimpse into the immediate future of electric vehicles. (With photos!)
With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?
Job Finder: Access Top Talent. Fill Key Positions.