F&I Management & Training

Peter Vardy is the only car retailer listed in the latest Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For. Entering the survey at number 54 the fledgling group achieved a positive score of 81%. The Sunday Times attributed this rating to employees' reports that they felt they could make a difference in the company. The majority of staff said the chief executive Peter Vardy was an inspiration (77%) and 80% said they had lots of faith in him. A high proportion of employees had confidence in the leadership skills of senior management (78%) and many reported that managers talk openly and honestly with them (79%). Mr Vardy, son of Sir Peter and grandson of Reg, said his business principle was to treat employees as he would like to be treated. During a time when many car retailers are under pressure, 80% of Vardy employees said they felt little stress working at the company and 76% said they were excited about where the company was going.

DATED: 12.03.09

FEED: AW