Laura Kelly
Workplace Trends, Labor Rates, Training & Retention Strategies
Laura will open with providing some workplace trends ranging from Technicians to Brand Technical Employees as well as national labor rates. Jeff will later join her in an engaging discussion regarding retention & training strategies.
Bio
With 25 years of experience creating Workforce Solutions for the Vehicle Services Group, Laura Kelly is dedicated to delivering exceptional support to OEMs and their suppliers. At Advantage Technical, she leads the teams’ efforts in direct placement, contingent staffing, managed services, and outsourced solutions. Laura specializes in collaborating with Service Engineering Departments which include Techlines, Warranty, and Garage Services. Earlier this year, her team received the Supplier of the Year Award for Value from Toyota. She believes their success is built upon creating a network of technicians enabling them to recruit top talent, streamline daily operations, and develop effective retention strategies alongside their clients.