{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Jaded Mechanic Podcast","title":"DO NOT Work a Job You Hate! Promotive Will Help You Be Happy at Work","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/527c6fd2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4008,"description":"This episode was recorded at the ASTA Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina. You should go next year! Jeff Compton, Ethan Whidden and Stacy Black from Promotive have a conversation about how Promotive is now using AI with their virtual recruiter, Paige, to pre-screen candidates around the clock and ensure no great technician is unhappy at work. They also talk about how both shop owners and technicians need a good shop culture, continued training, and flexibility in benefits like PTO and four-day workweeks. Timestamps: 00:00 Recording at ASTA Expo - Looking Forward to AAPEX08:02 Shop Culture and Expectations15:29 \"Missing the Shop Dogs\"18:13 Embrace Continuous Technical Training25:55 Headset Restrictions Spark Workplace Debate29:52 \"Prioritizing Safety Under Pressure\"36:01 Shop Owners' Hiring Frustrations37:06 Hiring: Reputation and Compatibility Insights45:46 Decision-Making and Consultation Process47:27 Balancing Tech and Shop Perspectives54:44 \"Service Advisors Need Empathy Training\"58:27 Effective Brake Maintenance Communication01:03:38 Aligning for Industry Improvement","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Sk2Cxg758d7EdB1ogJfG9vxVkVeo1MgDWAiF0B9gSYw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxMjAxLzE2ODI4/OTE3NjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}