Pub. 11 2012-2013 Issue 4

N e w J e r s e y C o a l i t i o n O f A u t o m o t i v e R e t a i l e r s 9 new jersey auto retailer w w w . n j c a r . o r g PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE  continued from page 5 employees. The all newTraining Center, the centerpiece of NADA University Online, combines all the resources of Learning Hub and Resource Toolbox in one convenient location and has been designed to make room for the new educational features. Deadline to Participate in 2013 Dealership Workforce Study Extended to April 30 The deadline to participate in the 2013 Dealership Workforce Study has been extended to April 30. It’s the only NADA-ATD study that compares an individual dealership’s compensation and benefits, retention and turnover, work schedules and hours of operation to aggregated peer data. With the results, dealers will be empowered to make data-based decisions when recruiting, hiring and motivating employees. Only NADA and ATD members are eligible; there is no charge to participate. To participate, go to www.nadaworkforcestudy.com, and follow the step-by-step directions to complete the survey and upload your payroll data file. There are separate processes for single dealership enrollments and multi-dealer group enrollments. Each participating dealership will receive a complimentary individualized Basic Report comparing its data against data aggregated on a regional and national basis. Participants will also receive a complimentary Dealership Workforce Study Industry Report. Participants may purchase an individualized Enhanced Report, which compares the individual dealership’s data against data for the franchise and state. NADA University has once again teamed up with DeltaTrends and Northwood University to complete the report. DeltaTrends is handling data collection and analysis. Northwood University will prepare the Industry Report. The first annual Dealership Workforce Study was completed in 2012. 2013 NADA and ATD Convention Workshops Now Online at NADA University The workshops held at the 2013 NADA and ATD convention in Orlando are now available online. Included in the best-value Learning Hub Premium Subscription or available as packages or individually in multiple formats, the workshops are led by top industry trainers covering all areas of the dealership business. The workshops encompass seven tracks for car dealers and three for truck dealers, with a total of 58 recorded sessions. The work- shops are designed for anyone working in a dealership. Dealers are encouraged to share them with their managers and staff through NADAUniversity’s LearningManagement System. Members can log onto www.NADAuniversity.com and go to the NADAU Store to purchase the Learning Hub Subscription or 2013 Workshops, or can be ordered through NADA University Customer Service at (800) 557-6232. NADA 20 Groups Now Forming Did you know that the NADA 20 Group offers in-dealership consultations? A consultant will visit your dealership and per- sonally help identify areas to increase profitability and control expenses. Call (800) 557-6232 Ext. 4 for more information. Join a NADA 20 Group and discover your profit potential! Groups are now forming for Acura, Kia, and Honda dealers. Call (800) 557-6232, Ext. 4 to apply for membership. NADA Director’s Message  continued from page 7 and minimize the risk of costly, frivolous and abusive class action law suits. Seems we just fought off efforts by consumer advocates and the Obama Administration to empower the CFPB to further regulate dealers. Forcing banks to eliminate dealer participation won’t help consumers, but it will help banks and it will cost dealers heavily. Eliminating consumer arbitration as an option for car buyers and car sellers won’t help consumers, but it will help the trial lawyers plenty and it will cost the dealers heavily, as well. So here we are. Just two short years after we won the battle to keep the CFPB out of your business and, guess what, they are in your business anyway. Thomas Jefferson said: " The price of freedomis eternal vigilance. " He was right. There’s just no rest for the weary.