Lithia Motors
DCH Audi Oxnard
Oxnard , CA
General manager: Steve Handler
Dealership group: Lithia Motors
Full-time employees: 32
Handler on improving employee retention: “We care, and they feel it.”
Handler on offering a long-term career path: “We are growth powered by people. Our assistant GM started as a salesperson.”
Handler on changes to promote work-life balance: “We shortened the store hours, and the overall culture has exceeded our expectations.”
Handler on rewarding employees: “We take our top performers out to dinner as a reward for all their hard work. We make sure they know we’re grateful for all they do [and], most importantly, make them feel appreciated.”