Winning Spirit Magazine July-August 2016 | Page 13

LHM DODGE RAM AVONDALE NAMED TOP WORKPLACE Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale was recognized by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com on its list of 2016 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona, the only new car retailer named to the list. “We’re proud to offer a work environment that is conducive to business as well as employee satisfaction. We strive to be the best place in town to work and the best place in town to do business, and it’s rewarding to know that employees feel engaged, valued and enjoy coming to work,” said Mike Messina, general manager, LHM Dodge Ram Avondale. LHM Dodge Ram Avondale was recognized for its employee incentive programs, flexible work schedules and community involvement. The dealership’s holiday bonus program, employee appreciation celebrations, quarterly onsite blood drives and Saturday lunches received mention. Companies that participated in the “Top Companies to Work for” program completed a two-part assessment process conducted by the independent workplace research firm, Best Companies Group (BCG). Part one of the process was the Employer Questionnaire, where BCG asked about benefits, HR policies and the fun things employers do for their employees. Part two was the Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Survey, which measured the employee experience in nine core focus areas: leadership and planning, corporate culture and communications, role satisfaction, work environment, relationship with supervisor, training, development and resources, pay and benefits and overall engagement. Using the combined data from both parts of the survey process, BCG determined the top 100 organizations that made the grade. The 100 “Top Companies” were honored at an awards breakfast reception on June 7, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix and were published in a special supplement in the June 12 issue of The Arizona Republic, as well as online at topcompanies. azcentral.com and www.BestCompaniesAZ.com. ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FOR LHM DEALERSHIPS FOCUSES ON HISTORY AND VALUES: GAIL MILLER SHARES THE COMPANY'S STORY From the very beginning, Larry H. Miller had the philosophy: “Have a little fun, make a little money and take care of the customer.” Today, that philosophy is what drives us forward and gives us a vision for the future. LHM Dealerships, with creative help from Saxton Horne Communications, began airing 30-second television commercials in which Gail Miller shares insight into “Where We Began” and “Why We’re Still Growing.” The heartwarming spots touch on the heritage and the values that LHM Dealerships strives for daily. The commercials are airing in many of the automotive television markets. Paul Nygaard, senior vice president of marketing, talked about the impact the ads are having: “The commercials have been very well received. Gail’s honest and open description of why we’re in business, as well as our focus on enriching lives, strike a resonate chord with consumers. In the end, our culture is our ultimate competitive advantage.” Expanded versions of the 30-second spots can be viewed at: http://www.lhmauto.com/who-we-are.htm