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General manager: Jimmy Magee

Dealership group: Penske Automotive Group

Full-time employees: 37

Magee on changes to employment practices because of recent industry disruptions like the inventory crisis: “The sales landscape has been ever changing since the pandemic. The ability to adjust and conform is the key.”

Magee on how employment practices could change with the industry shift to electric vehicles: “We have begun training more employees on EVs in sales, service and parts.”

Magee on improving employee retention: “We incentivize strong performances and reward with something that’s meaningful and relevant to them.”

Magee on offering a long-term career path: “We create a strong company culture that can prompt existing employees to refer others for open positions. We also reevaluate our comp plans across the company [so that we are] competitive with peers.”

Magee on changes to promote work-life balance: “We scaled back sales hours [and] allow some roles to work remotely.”