As a people manager, you are one of Lithia & Driveway’s key resources for success. You build relationships and start conversations with employees from their first day on. When they have questions, it’s natural for them to turn to you first for help.
When employees come to you with questions about Total Rewards, we want to help you ensure they understand the value of their benefits and know how to make the most of everything available to them.
This resource page will give you what you need to know, what to share with employees, and where to point them when they have questions.
Total Rewards Overview
To help achieve our mission — Growth Powered by People — we built our Total Rewards package with intention. The value of working at Lithia & Driveway starts with a paycheck but extends far beyond it, with benefits and resources designed to support employees in all facets of their lives.
Our Total Rewards include:
Employee Experience — Igniting your potential to thrive at Lithia & Driveway
Pay — Motivating our high-performance culture
Benefits — Supporting your health and financial security
Well-Being — Taking care of you in all aspects of life
Recognition — Celebrating your success and dedication
Development — Growing your skills and driving you forward
Total Rewards Defined
Total Rewards is the combination of employee experience, pay, benefits, well-being, recognition, and development. We invest in Total Rewards to attract and retain talented people; motivate them; recognize exceptional performance; and support our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture.
Explore everything Lithia & Driveway offers on the Total Rewards Website
From health plans and retirement benefits to career growth and well-being, information on benefits, perks, and programs is all available in one place. If an employee doesn’t know where to start, share and promote the site as a one-stop resource.
How You Can Help Employees
We have a good story to tell, but we need your help to tell it. You can bring our Total Rewards to life every day for your employees. Connecting them to the programs, tools, and resources that offer support is key to building a culture that attracts and retains great people. From motivating and retaining employees for the long term to reducing turnover and fostering a culture of exceptional performance, our Total Rewards are the foundation for success.
In your role as a people manager, you can:
- Help employees understand the value that Total Rewards bring to their work and home life.
- Encourage employees to use the programs that support their needs, and remind them that as they grow and change, the way they use our Total Rewards resources might change, too.
- Connect employees to benefits,well-being, development, and recognition resources when appropriate.
- Reinforce the connection between performance, business success, and Total Rewards.
- Support employees’ professional development and help employees identify growth opportunities.
Resources for People Managers
You play an important role in helping employees understand and make the most of their Total Rewards. Use the resources below to support conversations throughout the employee journey and connect team members with programs, tools, and support available at Lithia & Driveway.
Total Rewards Talking Points
Use these talking points to help communicate the value of working at Lithia & Driveway throughout the employee journey, from recruiting and onboarding to development, recognition, and retention.
- Lithia & Driveway offers acomprehensive Total Rewards package that supports health, financial security,well-being, career growth, and life outside of work.
- As a large and growing organization,we provide benefits, programs, and resources that may be broader than thoseoffered by many employers.
- Total Rewards extends beyond compensation and includes benefits, recognition, development opportunities, and programs that support employees throughout their careers.
- Lithia & Driveway is committed to investing in its employees and helping them succeed.
- Employees are encouraged to explore the Total Rewards website to learn about available benefits, programs, and resources.
- The New Team Members page provides important enrollment deadlines, helpful contacts, and answers to common questions.
- Early awareness of available resources can help employees make informed decisions and get the most value from their Total Rewards.
- Total Rewards supports employee growth, development, recognition, and long-term career success.
- Learning resources, development programs, and career opportunities are available to help employees achieve their goals.
- Ongoing conversations about growth and performance help employees understand how their contributions support business success.
- Recognition and development are important parts of the overall employee experience.
- Total Rewards reflects Lithia & Driveway's commitment to employees throughout their careers.
- Recognition programs, milestone awards, well-being resources, development opportunities, and financial benefits help support employees at different stages of life and work.
- Employees who understand the full value of their Total Rewards package are better equipped to take advantage of the resources available to them.
- The investment Lithia & Driveway makes in employees extends far beyond base pay.
Programs to Know About
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential support to help employees and everyone in their household at no cost. From emotional well-being to legal, financial, and work-life needs, the EAP is a great first step when they or someone in their family needs support. It’s available 24/7 from any phone or computer:
Support Linc EAP:
Phone: 888-881-5462
Website: mysupportlinc.com
Group Code: lithia
Boulder Care offers virtual addiction treatment support for eligible Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) medical plan members and dependents age 18 or older. This program includes support for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder.
You can refer employees to Boulder Care resources when appropriate, while respecting employee privacy and keeping the conversation supportive.
Boulder Care:
Phone: 888-720-2236
Referral: boulder.care/referral
Self-enrollment: boulder.care/enrollnow or the Boulder Care mobile app
Employees can help bring great people to Lithia & Driveway. Encourage employees to review open roles and remind them about the employee referral process.
Managers play an important role in helping employees identify opportunities for growth and development. Encourage employees to explore Workday Learn for skill-building and professional development courses, and to review the educational assistance and continuing education resources available through Lithia & Driveway. Investing in learning can help employees build new skills, pursue career goals, and prepare for future opportunities. Learn more on the Total Rewards website.
