Dealer: Ryan LaFontaine

Dealership group: LaFontaine Automotive Group

Full-time employees: 61

General Manager Scott Tarwacki on lessons from the pandemic about being a better employer:
“Keeping a positive attitude and controlling what we can within our four walls. The pandemic brought us closer as a team and family.”

Tarwacki on changing hiring and training because of the pandemic:
“A few large retailers closed during the pandemic, and we were able to quickly host a hiring event. As we’ve brought in new employees, we are fortunate to have an in-house corporate trainer. He is critical to the success of not only new hires, but continuous education for our team.”

Tarwacki on making work schedules more balanced or flexible:
“We are continually looking and exploring opportunities for our teams to work remotely when possible.”