DCH Montclair Acura Named One of the “Best Dealerships to Work For”
Named one of Automotive News' Best Dealerships to Work For
For the sixth year in a row, DCH Montclair Acura has been named
one of the “Best Dealerships to Work For” in the U.S. by Automotive News.
“The employees are very excited when this
comes around every year; it’s something they take pride in,” said Tim Hlavenka,
General Manager for the store.
This is the
ninth year that Automotive News has partnered with Best Companies Group
to identify dealerships in the U.S. that have excelled in creating great places
to work. The program measured workplace satisfaction and talent retention
through a confidential survey of employers and employees.
“Employee retention over the years has allowed
us to create a true family atmosphere,” said Hlavenka. “With that, everyone
really enjoys coming to work every day.”
DCH Montclair Acura was profiled in an Automotive News special section special section published on September 23, 2019.
Employing 65 local residents in sales, service
and support, DCH Montclair Acura is part of Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD)—the
third largest automotive retailer in the U.S. and part of the Fortune 500 (#252 in 2020).
“Each
dealership has its own unique way of establishing a positive culture,” said
Bryan DeBoer, Lithia Motors, Inc. President and CEO.
That culture at
DCH Montclair Acura includes ample incentives, work-life flexibility,
opportunities for growth, and a fun environment.
“About a year ago, we all sat as a team to
discuss how we can be flexible and offer less hours,” said Hlavenka. “We
basically allowed the team to write their own schedule, keeping coverage
requirements in mind. The team loved being a part of this exercise.”
In addition to being named one of the “Best
Dealerships to Work For,” DCH Montclair Acura has won Precision Team Awards
(2016-2018), Council of Excellence Awards (2013-2018), and a 2019 CarGurus Top
Rated Dealer Award.