TREND IN THE TRADES
General enrolment is increasing in the States—so what’s the story in Canada? By ALLISON ROGERS On April 1st—like a laughable April Fools’ joke to some members of the general public—an article called “How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation” was published to the Wall Street Journal. The author, Te-Ping Chen, writes that “rising pay […]
CONSIDERING COMPENSATIONS
Are bodyshops being fairly compensated for paint and body supplies? Column by TOM BISSONNETTE In the intricate dance between insurance providers and bodyshops, a delicate balance is supposed to be maintained. Yet, beneath the surface, a stark reality often emerges—that of bodyshops feeling short changed when it comes to compensation for the materials they utilize […]
CREATING A COLLABORATIVE CONVERSATION
ATA of Manitoba’s Denis Cloutier, Norm Bruneau and Renee Sicotte with Renee Cable, Minister of Advanced Education and Training for Manitoba, and Jamie Moses, Minister of Economic Development, Investment and Trade and Minister of Natural Resources for Manitoba. How engaging in government policy is essential for collision repair success Column by NORM BRUNEAU As a […]
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL, BUT IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE
Supporting future repairers is an industry-wide effort Column by STEFANO LIESSI I have been affiliated with the Skills Alberta competition for eight years now—ten if you include the years of having students participate. This year was different for me, an awakening in ways you could say about the need for continued industry support. For those […]
ON PURPOSE
The glue that holds a team together Column by JAY PERRY Purpose is what unites us. We don’t have to agree on everything with everyone in our lives but where these lives intersect is in purpose. Think about any group you belong to, past or present. There was a purpose in the formation of that […]
A SUMMER OF SYNERGY
The power of sharing ideas and finding common ground By DARRYL SIMMONS As we dive into the vibrant season of network conferences, golf events and training sessions, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the importance of sharing ideas and finding common ground. In the collision repair industry, we all face unique challenges daily—but it’s […]
