west valley
Volume 28 Issue 43 Avondale, AZ
August 2, 2017
Miller Dodge Ram named a top workplace
Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale was recognized for a variety of reasons, including its employee appreciation programs. (Photo courtesy Larry H. Miller)
ByChristinaFuoco-Karasinski
IN THE BIZ
Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale has been named a “Best Dealership to Work For” by Automotive News. “It’s incredible to be recognized nationally by Automotive News for this award as it highlights our commitment to our employees and the culture we’ve collectively built at our dealership,” said Mike Messina, general manager, Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale. “We know that our employees do their best when they’re happy and engaged at work, and I am humbled to know that we are providing a positive experience for them on a daily basis.” Areas where Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale were recognized include: Employee appreciation programs
including an annual holiday party, a yearly chili cook-off and a pinewood derby car race for employees’ families Community service initiatives including an annual Day of Service and a partnership with local Boy Scouts in which dealership service technicians volunteer their time to assist each troop in earning its Automotive Maintenance Merit Badges Unique benefits such as a holiday match program, which allows employees to withhold 1 percent of their pay throughout the year to be matched by the organization as a holiday bonus Employee recognition programs including a “Who We Are” award, which acknowledges employees who exemplify the company values of integrity, hard work, stewardship and service. (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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Each year, Automotive News and Best Companies Group partner to identify car dealerships in the United States and Canada that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. Surveys are sent to the employer to determine policies and practices, followed by an employee questionnaire that rates workplace experience and satisfaction. The surveys look to identify excellence in nine core focus areas including: leadership and planning, corporate culture and communications, role satisfaction, work environment, relationship with supervisor, training, development and resources, pay and benefits and overall engagement. Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale is located at 10101 W. Papago Freeway in Avondale. For more information, visit avondaledodge.com. Subscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year. Periodicals postage paid at Phoenix, AZ 85026.
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