Dealer: John Pickett

Dealership group: JRP Auto Group

Full-time employees: 65

General Manager Romaine Perkins on how employment practices could change with the industry shift to electric vehicles: “We do look for people that have a more technological inclination as the future of the automotive industry is shifting to electric vehicles equipped with new technologies.”

Perkins on improving employee retention: “We have above-average employee retention at our dealership. We have this because we offer a great work-life balance schedule for all departments, great health care and a 401(k) that they can participate in. We see that investing in our staff is investing in the future of our store.”

Perkins on offering a long-term career path: “Our track record speaks for itself. Most of our management team started in an entry-level position. If an employee has the drive to move his/her career ahead and has the dedication to learn something new, we do everything from training them and to allowing them to shadow the position they are looking to move into. We love to foster that success.”

Perkins on recruiting and retaining women: “We believe that this has been a male-dominated industry for far too long. Currently, we have a female service manager and find that hiring based on qualifications is what made us choose her. She was above and beyond the best candidate for the position.”

Perkins on parental leave: “We understand that raising a family is difficult. We feel as though both fathers and mothers deserve that special time with an infant and should have the leniency to take that time off with peace of mind, knowing they have the full support of their employer.”