Pub. 11 2024 Issue 3

Nov. 22-Dec. 1, 2024  LA Auto Show Nov. 22, 2024  CNCDA Foundation: New Car & Truck Dealer Job Fair  To register for these events, please go to https://www.glancda.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&Itemid=115&task=. Save the Date!  March 18, 2025 GLANCDA Annual Member Luncheon  May 2, 2025  CNCDA Foundation: LA County Automotive Technology Career Day 

“Less is More” is a popular phrase that has been tossed around for years, even dating back to the ancient Greeks. You may have heard it in various settings — perhaps the Minimalist Movement comes to mind. “Less is More” is a simple yet powerful concept that can greatly impact your life. The essence of the principle is this: Instead of always striving for more, sometimes focusing on less and simplifying things is better. By doing so, you can reduce stress, increase clarity and achieve greater satisfaction in your daily life. This principle can be applied to many different areas of life — from home organization to cooking and more. You wouldn’t want to ruin a nice steak by putting too much salt on it! So, why not try embracing the idea that less can sometimes be more?

Background: Millions of workers drive or ride in vehicles to work, and some of us must drive as part of a work activity. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, transportation accidents accounted for more than 2,000 fatalities in 2022. Transportation fatal occupational injuries are almost three times the next nearest cause. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the total cost of motor vehicle crashes to U.S. employers is over $39 billion annually, with an average cost of $75,000 per non-fatal injury and 10 times that at $751,000 per fatality. All workers are at risk of crashes, whether driving is the main or incidental job duty.

There has been a dramatic spike in the number of lemon lawsuits filed in California over the last few years, and the recent trend has been for plaintiffs’ attorneys to name the selling and/or repairing dealerships as defendants.

Attracting and retaining top talent requires a strong employer brand and a competitive benefits package. The past decade has seen soaring healthcare costs, legislative complexities and renewal pitfalls. This market puts immense pressure on dealerships to manage benefits costs without sacrificing employee satisfaction.