OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEW CAR DEALERS OF UTAH ASSOCIATION

2025 Pub. 7 Issue 1

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Workplace Violence and the Risk to Dealerships

The effects of workplace violence are profound, including physical and emotional suffering, destroyed careers and harm to companies and communities. And it comes at a staggering economic price. Although estimates differ, researchers have put the cost of workplace violence at as much as $56 billion annually — and that figure is likely significantly low.

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Are “Main Street” Businesses in Local Economies Dead?

The Role of Franchised Auto Dealerships

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that small businesses account for 99.9% of all U.S. businesses and employ 46% of the private sector workforce. According to the SBA’s “small business” definition, the majority of local franchised auto dealerships are part of the 33.2 million small businesses that form the foundation of our nation’s economy.

Are “Main Street” Businesses in Local Economies Dead?

The Role of Franchised Auto Dealerships

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Bridging the Gap

Successfully Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce

For the first time in history, we have five generations in the workplace, which also means dealerships are juggling the interests, needs and communication styles of members whose ages span over a half-century. Each of these groups has been influenced by the socio-cultural events that took place during the formative years of their lifetimes, including how each generation views its financial needs, goals and communication preferences. A generation is defined as “a group of people born around the same time and raised around the same place. People in this birth cohort exhibit similar characteristics, preferences and values over their lifetimes.”

Bridging the Gap

Successfully Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce

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Politics, Protests and Posts

What Employers Can (and Can’t) Do About Employee Speech in a Polarized Climate

As political tensions surge and employee expression spill into every corner of the modern workplace, employers are finding themselves caught in the crossfire. From off-hours protests to heated workplace debates and viral social media posts, the question for us isn’t just whether speech is free, but whether it’s job-protected. With laws, rights and risks swirling around every conversation, t-shirt, post and “like,” it’s time for a clear-eyed guide. Here’s what your business needs to know about navigating employee speech in various scenarios, both on and off the clock.

Politics, Protests and Posts

What Employers Can (and Can’t) Do About Employee Speech in a Polarized Climate

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Driving Change With Grasstops Advocacy

There’s no getting around the fact that change is difficult. It’s challenging to change someone’s mind or opinion. Imagine the difficulty in getting a group of legislators to change a law or political stance. Auto dealers have the power to advocate for a better industry. The effects can make a huge difference to your teams, local communities, state, or even at times on a national level.

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