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Hiring More People Won’t Fix Unclear Roles

Hiring More People Won’t Fix Unclear Roles

Hiring More People Won’t Fix Unclear RolesKim Auernheimer
Published on: 22/10/2026

Many repair shops respond to overwhelm by adding headcount before clarifying what the existing team is actually responsible for. This article explains why role clarity, fit, training, and measurable expectations should come first.

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Stop Calling Everything a People Problem

Stop Calling Everything a People Problem

Stop Calling Everything a People ProblemGreg Bunch
Published on: 02/10/2026

What looks like an employee problem may actually be a role, training, process, or management problem. This article helps shop owners separate people issues from system issues so they can make better leadership decisions.

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