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International Day of the Girl 2021 – A Note from Dacoda Endacott

by amber

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL IS HERE AND THIS YEAR'S THEME IS 'DIGITAL GENERATION. OUR GENERATION.'

To celebrate, we spoke to Leven Smash Repairs Spray Painter turned Operations Manager, @dacodaendacott, about her experience working in the smash repair industry as a woman as well as some of the digital influencers who’ve helped bridge the gender gap.

“In 2018, I went to the world’s largest automotive trade show in Las Vegas where I was introduced to a woman named Connie who started a community of like-minded women called @girlsbehindthegun.

Featuring content that celebrates women who share the same painting passions and work in the automotive industry, “Girls Behind the Gun” has over 60k followers on Instagram and is constantly growing. It’s so important to have this representation online as more and more kids are discovering career paths and hobbies via Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook.

The late Shirley Chisholm once said, “Tremendous amounts of talent are being lost to our society just because that talent wears a skirt.”

Throughout my years at TAFE, I was the only girl in my class. Whilst I have noticed the lack of diversity in the automotive industry in the past, thanks to people like Connie and employers like Leven Smash Repairs, we are starting to see more and more women enter the trade in roles that used to be defined by men.”

Click below to watch Dacoda’s story!

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RESILIENCE IN THE WORKPLACE – 3 HABITS TO TEACH YOUR TEAM ​

by amber

RESILIENCE IN THE WORKPLACE - 3 HABITS TO TEACH YOUR TEAM

As we enter the second week of lockdown in regional NSW, I’m more aware than ever of just how crucial it is to have a resilient workforce.

It doesn’t seem to matter if it’s a global pandemic, drought or bush fire, in times of uncertainty, having a team that can consciously accept and learn from both the highs and lows of life can make or break a business. 

Like many other industries, the demand for smash repairs has drastically slowed, which has left me having to make some incredibly difficult decisions regarding my workforce. While I’ve had to ask people across both workshops to scale back hours, I’ve also asked them to trust that I am doing everything in my power to find the positive outcomes of this and that there will be brighter days ahead.

I am beyond grateful to be able to sit here and confidently write that not only do I feel their trust, but I also feel their strength.

In May, the LSR Team had the opportunity to listen to Author & Speaker, Hugh Van Cuylenburg talk about his book, The Resilience Project, as well as his mental health strategies. Needless to say, this couldn’t have come at a better time and it’s clear my team soaked up everything he had to say because they are all resilience personified at the moment.

One of the many things that we took away from Hugh was his daily ‘GEM’ activity.  GEM, which stands for gratitude, empathy and mindfulness, is an acronym to remind us to consciously express gratitude, show empathy and practise mindfulness every single day in an effort to increase our positivity.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a team of 1 or 100, I thoroughly recommend encouraging each person in your organisation to adopt Hugh’s GEM activity as part of their daily routine, especially when the road is feeling rocky. The reality is: 1 in 5 people in Australia will have a mental health condition this year and that statistic was reported even before the Delta variant came to the party. Ensuring that we are looking after each team member’s mental health is every bit as important as procedures, processes and culture. 

Scroll down to learn the three simple steps of GEM and share them with your team today.

GEM ACTIVITY

GRATITUDE

Write down 3 things that went well for you today.

EMPATHY

Think of someone who is going through a tough time. What could you say to them? Send them a message or give them a call, let them know you are thinking about them.

MINDFULNESS

Go for a walk and think about 3 things you can see, 3 things you can hear and 3 things you can feel. Be present in the moment.

We’ve got this.

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SIMON LEVEN

LSR Managing Director

 

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Your Guide to Acing Your Smash Repair Job Interview

by amber

THINKING ABOUT APPLYING FOR A JOB WITH LEVEN SMASH REPAIRS IN THE CENTRAL WEST?

Over the last few years, we’ve seen quite a few people swap the city for the Central West due to rising house prices and the freedom that comes with living and working in regional New South Wales. 

With COVID-19 now in the picture, we are seeing even more of a demand. As a company passionate about finding team members who share our values, vision and work ethic, we want to take a moment to share our guide on how to ace your job interview with Leven Smash Repairs. 

It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out, have loads of experience or are changing industries, scroll down to see the things we’re looking for in a candidate. 

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SMASH REPAIR JOB INTERVIEW TIPS

Show us your personality:

We want to know what books you’re reading and what podcasts you’re listening to. We want to see what you value and what your goals are for the future.

Show us your problem-solving skills:

How resourceful are you? Hiccups happen and we want to know that you’re someone who can act not only quickly, but efficiently.

Show us how you work well with others and independently:

At LSR, we’re all about open and honest communication. It is essential that you can communicate clearly and calmly with others, work well in a team as well as independently.

Show us your passion for your personal and professional growth: 

It is essential to us that you are passionate about setting and exceeding personal and professional goals. LSR takes pride in helping its team members to meet their professional goals as well as personal goals. We want team members that are committed and hungry, always thriving to be better. 

Show us your commitment to safety: 

With the nature of the LSR business, it is vital that you can follow and implement work health and safety policies and procedures. Always be alert and switched on and being aware of possible hazards or safety risks. 

WHAT ARE LEVEN SMASH REPAIRS’ CORE VALUES?

RESPECT

Respect the way we treat each other; the way we treat those we serve. Each person is valued and feels inspired to contribute their best.

COMMITTED + HUNGRY

Self-motivated and diligent, we do what it takes to impress our customers, while helping our team members thrive. We are constantly looking for opportunities to do better.

OPEN TO CHANGE

We commit to continuous improvement both personally and professionally. We embrace change because we believe the status quo is not good enough.

OPEN + HONEST

We tell the truth to our customers and each other, while acting in the best interest of our team, our customers and LSR. We learn from each other in the spirit of openness.

HUMBLE

Humble team members share credit, emphasise team over self and define success collectively rather than individually. We appreciate the lighter side of life and don’t take ourselves too seriously.

EMPATHY

We put ourselves in our customers’ shoes so that we can help get them back on the road quickly and safely. We show that we care for each other through our decisions, actions and words, and commit to praising and thanking one another for work well done.

THERE’S A LOT TO LOVE ABOUT THE CENTRAL WEST

Whether you’re a foodie, farmer, or family, there’s a lot to love about the Central West. With major industries including mining, agriculture, viticulture, construction, retail and tourism, we have a strong and diverse economic base that is attracting people from around the world.

Easy to get to from both Sydney and Newcastle and with daily air and coach services, this fast growing region offers everything you need to live your best life.

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READY TO APPLY? SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT LSR

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2021

by amber

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2021

International Women’s Day.

As International Women’s Day is approaching us on the 8th of March, I thought it was a fitting time to share this video. At LSR, we hope to inspire more women to join the industry and to never be afraid of a challenge.

IWD provides an important moment to showcase commitment to womens equality, launch new initiatives and action, celebrate womens achievements, raise awareness, highlight gender party gains and more.

Collectively every person and all groups can make a difference within their sphere of influence by taking concrete action to help build a more gender equal world. From small powerful grassroots gatherings to large-scale conference and events – International Women’s Day is celebrated everywhere. It’s a big day for inspiration and change.

Click here to see how not only yourself, but how your workplace can use resources for change. 

We are so grateful for our LSR ladies! There is always opportunity for growth within a male dominated industry. We aim to always look for an opportunity for these ladies step up and improve their skills. They work hard and the results will speak for themselves.