Setting the Standard in Automotive Workforce Intelligence
ESi-Q x NADA Partnership
ESi-Q is proud to power the biggest research study of the year for NADA. Our partnership has set the standard in automotive workforce insights for 15 years - helping dealers hire better, pay smarter, and keep their best people.
Partnership Excellence
Over 14 years of collaboration, delivering industry-leading workforce insights.
30
Years of Auto Industry Leadership
ESi-Q has continued to make the automotive industry a better place to work for nearly 30 years, driving innovation and excellence in workforce solutions.
15
Years of NADA Partnership
Our long-standing collaboration with NADA has established the gold standard for automotive workforce research and comprehensive industry insights.
Top Dealerships
Trust ESi-Q
More dealers on the Automotive News' “Best Dealerships to Work For” trust ESi-Q to monitor their employee engagement than any other provider.
Why Dealers Trust ESi-Q
There's a reason why more dealerships on Automotive News' "Best Dealerships To Work For" trust ESi-Q to keep their finger on the pulse versus other workforce insights companies.
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100% Automotive Focus
Unlike most research consulting firms, we have always been 100% dedicated to the retail automotive industry.
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NADA Workforce Study Creators
We developed the Dealer Workforce Study with NADA over 14 years ago and remain the curators of that study.
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Proven Results
Our survey and research solutions help dealerships boost productivity, retention, and create better automotive workplace cultures.
Enrollment is Open: 2026 NADA Dealership Workforce Study
Enrollment is now open for the 2026 NADA Dealership Workforce Study! Be part of the #1 source of dealership workforce data, including annual compensation, turnover, retention, benefits, and demographics trends in the automotive industry.
It's free to enroll. Plus, all participants will receive exclusive 1-year access to the 2026 NADA National & Regional Workforce Study Trends Report.
Transform Your Dealership Workforce Today
Join the industry leaders who trust ESi-Q to deliver dealer employee insights that drive real results.