Fred Beans Ranked Among Region?s "Best Places To Work"

DOYLESTOWN, PA ? For six consecutive years, the Fred Beans Automotive Group has earned a top ranking among the Best Places to Work in the Greater Philadelphia Region, according to an employee survey conducted by the Philadelphia Business Journal and Quantum Workplace.

The company has made the list every year it has entered the contest. This year, Fred Beans is one of only six ?extra-large? organizations (those with 500+ employees) named and placed second in the competitive category.

"We continue to strive for this recognition because we know how important attracting and retaining the best people is to our success, especially when it comes to providing exceptional customer service,? said Beth Beans Gilbert, vice president of Fred Beans Automotive Group. ?As a ?best place to work,? we receive validation that our efforts to maintain a strong team are effective. We also get important feedback to help us respond to changing employee needs and interests to remain a first-choice employer.?

Employee feedback solely determines Best Places to Work honorees. Each year, the Philadelphia Business Journal and Quantum Workplace, a provider of employee engagement software, partner to compile the list based on findings from an employee survey distributed to contest participants. Questions cover a range of topics including work environment, support of personal growth, benefits and trust in senior leadership.

Pictured center, Fred Beans Automotive Group Vice President Beth Beans Gilbert and Human Resources Director Dan Milewski hold the 2024 Best Places to Work plaque surrounded by Fred Beans team members.

?We have built a unique culture in the automotive world where we support each employee?s personal and professional growth,? said Gilbert. ?We don?t want people to come to us for a job; we want them to join us to build a career, and that requires us to provide them with support to learn and take on new challenges.?

Included in that culture are opportunities for employees to participate in a Healthy Living Program at varying levels based on their own goals. ?We offer programs and resources to help employees with mental and physical health, including 24-hour access to licensed clinicians through our partner, SupportLinc, onsite fitness challenges and appointments with me to build individualized fitness and nutrition plans,? said Fred Beans Wellness Coordinator Andrea Volm. ?The accessibility of these offerings and the fact that so many people are taking advantage of them at the same time encourage employees to focus on their health and remain accountable when they set wellness goals.?

Additional features that define the Fred Beans Automotive Group?s workplace culture include:

• Opportunities for promotion and growth, ranging from tuition reimbursement to onsite Dale Carnegie leadership training and the Fred Beans Leadership Academy for employees moving into roles with increased responsibilities;
• Generous parental leave and paid time off, which includes paid time off for volunteering;
• Perks from employee discounts to inclusion in the top Performers Club for those who meet defined yearly goals; Club members earn a group trip with company management; and
• A genuine commitment to building a diverse team to bring new ideas and energy into the workplace.

To learn more about careers with the Fred Beans Automotive Group, visit www.fredbeans.com/careers.

Fred Beans Automotive Group is one of the largest, privately owned automotive groups in Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Doylestown, the company employs about 1900 individuals and encompasses about 30 dealerships, 20 brands, seven CARSTAR collision centers, two Auto Express locations, four Auto Rent locations, commercial truck sales, and the largest dealer-owned parts operation in the country. The company is family-owned and -operated, with Fred Beans at the helm after more than 50 years in business.