By Trey Hiers

With consumer optimism growing and new car sales bouncing back, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. But don't pause for too long - making sure your business is ready for the predicted upswing includes looking at whether or not you're staffed appropriately. Your employees can be your greatest asset...or your biggest liability.

Here at Reynolds, we've found that diligent use of assessment and screening tools has helped us hire the best qualified candidates to serve you. We believe so strongly in them, we offer these solutions to you for use in your dealership, along with a fully integrated HR management solution.

There's a tremendous pool of qualified people looking for jobs. Ensuring you hire the right applicants is the smart way to make your business better.

Trey Hiers is the vice president of corporate marketing at Reynolds and Reynolds.