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Dealer: Dave Wright

Full-time employees: 99

Wright on changes to employment practices because of recent industry disruptions like the inventory crisis: “We continue to recruit quality candidates in all departments. We are selling more used cars to make up for the shortage in new vehicles. We are reviewing pay plans to better align our new business model for all positions.”

Wright on how employment practices could change with the industry shift to electric vehicles: “We will need to hire a more qualified and trained tech. I anticipate the wage will be higher for these techs.”

Wright on improving employee retention: “We’ve added new benefits, retention bonuses, invested in more training, developed culture classes, improved our onboarding process and we are more involved with assisting local charities.”

Wright on diversity, equity and inclusion: “We continually look to diversify our staff, so it’s always a part of our recruiting. We plan to add a women’s locker room for service and unisex bathrooms. We work with several nonprofits to help recruit quality staff members of varying ethnic backgrounds.”

Wright on changes to promote work-life balance: “We’ve shortened the hours we are open. In sales, we hired part-time salespeople to allow more time off for our full-time staff.”