The day I built my own Austin 7 Special In this article: One of the IMI’s longest standing members Jack Vye, recounts his life in the motor industry, how he passed his driving test and built his first car, an Austin 7 Special
Legal answers: home schooling, what are my rights with flexible hours? In this article: Many people will be trying to balance returning to work with homeschooling children, but what are your rights? Taylor and Emmet’s head of Employment Law Kelly Gibson explains
Getting your – and our – business ready for the return So many businesses have returned to work which is a fantastic boost after what has been such a difficult time. But it’s a slow process and not all businesses will be back yet.
Do you need to invest in new equipment post COVID-19? In this article: Businesses are looking at how best to restart, is now the time to think about streamlining your business or, maybe invest in equipment. Industry expert Tom Denton gives his thoughts
How to… Tune up your finance team In this article: Finance and insurance practices are changing fast. It’s time to invest in some fresh talent through specialist apprenticeships
How to… manage expectations and reassure customers In this article: As businesses reopen, it’s important to build customer confidence and reassure them you’re doing everything possible to maintain safety during these unusual times
Fighting for the future of apprenticeships Apprenticeships have been thrust into the eye of a perfect storm due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses furloughed staff when the lockdown began and only recently began reopen. But we’re not returning to normality and there are two big questions that need answering.
Brits woefully unprepared for post lockdown driving A third are nervous of going on longer journeys; a quarter are concerned their car might break down through lack of use
Benefits of a changed way of working In this article: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life considerably, but some of the effects could have a positive impact on our lives. The IMI’s Marketing Manager Kat Hyde explains how the new normal has helped her take the pressure off
Motor retail shows tentative signs of recovery Analysis of new ONS data by Institute of the Motor Industry reveals early signs of recovery as car showrooms re-open, but a long road ahead for confident forward planning as the UK inexorably heads towards a zero emission future