LaFontaine Automotive Group is honored to announced that two of its dealerships, LaFontaine Ford of Birch Run and LaFontaine Subaru were named to the prestigious list of the 2020 Automotive News Best Dealerships to Work For. This is the first time LaFontaine Ford of Birch Run was named to this list and the second LaFontaine Subaru has been recognized, also being named in 2018.
“What an honor and I’m extremely proud of my passionate teams at LaFontaine Ford of Birch Run and LaFontaine Subaru,” said Ryan LaFontaine, CEO, LaFontaine Automotive Group. “This is a true team win and a testament to the dedication of these stores and the high-performance, team-focused culture within.”
This is the ninth year that Automotive News has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify dealerships in the U.S. that have excelled in creating great places to work. The program measures workplace satisfaction, talent retention and excellent care of employees through a confidential survey of employers and employees.
The survey consisted of two parts:
- Part I – Employer Benefits & Policies Questionnaire: The employer completes an online survey, detailing dealership policies, practices, benefits and demographics.
- Part II – Employee Engagement & Satisfaction Survey: Employees complete an online survey of in-depth statements using a scale of 5 points ranging from “Agree Strongly” to “Disagree Strongly.”
The results are analyzed and categorized according to 8 core focus areas: Leadership and Planning, Corporate Culture and Communication, Role Satisfaction, Work Environment, Relationship with Supervisor, Training, Development and Resources, Pay and Benefits, and Overall Engagement.
Founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and the Maureen LaFontaine, the award-winning and nationally-recognized LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 44 retail franchises, six collision centers and 21 Michigan retail locations. The group employs over 1,600 individuals. It’s the mission of the LaFontaine Family to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities.
When it comes to family, you’ll be hard pressed to find an Automotive group more committed. The LaFontaine Automotive Group’s entire business is centered around “The Family Deal.” It is far more than a marketing slogan, as the entire family leads by example, making sure employees put their family first.
The LaFontaine Family puts a lot of resources toward continuing education for their employees. Investing in key people and talent has allowed the company to continue to grow and become recognized nationally as some of the top dealerships in the nation.
The LaFontaine commitment to customers, staff, and local communities is demonstrated by active participation and contributions to numerous non-profit organizations, educational institutions and charities throughout southeast Michigan. The combination of their mission and core values provide the basic foundation of their promise to their consumers; to treat every customer like they are members of the family. The LaFontaine Automotive Group stands by their mission statement of building lifelong relationships that connect families, strengthen communities and personalize the automotive experience. Along with that, their core values create guidelines for their employees to ensure the best work environment and loyalty for their customers. Their six core values consist of accountability, respect, teamwork, passion, communication and responsibility.
