Dealer: Rick Hendrick

Dealership group: Hendrick Automotive Group

Full-time employees: 99

General Manager David Lusk on lessons from the pandemic about being a better employer:
“We all have to stick together and work. I have learned to be more patient with all employees, and I appreciate them more and more each day.”

Senior Sales Consultant Mark Buchanan on evolving compensation structure in the COVID era:
“I feel the dealership has been stronger and better than before COVID. Our compensation hasn’t changed, but we work harder to make more bonus, and since we were able to be paid during the pandemic, we have learned to appreciate what our employer has done for us.”

New Car Sales Manager Jason Warren on changing hiring and training because of the pandemic:
“We have been very strict in taking all precautions. Employees are all wearing masks and social distancing.”