As a business grows and develops, so too does its needs and wants. The various stages of a business cycle can be complicated to navigate, given the many peaks and valleys that may arise – along with its staffing needs. Do you have the right people to help your organization succeed? Do you know how to find them? Do you have the resources to recruit and retain them? When issues arise, do you know the best way to address them? If not, who do you ask? The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) is uniquely positioned to provide the information, products and services to successfully help its members answer many of these very questions – and if not, who can? The MBA HR Services & Legal Division, for one, is staffed by a team of seasoned HR professionals and an on-staff attorney who can assist members with searching for the right candidates, attracting and recruiting them, and the entire hiring process itself.
“On top of having very experienced HR professionals and the legal support behind us, we have all the resources to help assist employers with their HR needs,” states MBA HR Services Director Stacey Bruce, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. “We can help find a qualified applicant for them, conduct phone and onsite interviews, and essentially provide them the three top candidates who, we believe, would be the best fit for their organization.” Experts agree that finding the right candidate is well worth the investment. According to the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), the average cost per hire is $4,425 and average time to fill is 36 days. Considering all of the openings a company may have, that is a lot of time and money dedicated to just recruitment. As part of its Part-Time HR Support service, the MBA’s HR professionals can assist employers with new hire paperwork and benefits administration, but also provide an orientation and onboarding process to make the transition smooth for employer and employee. “We can offer the full
circle,” states Bruce, “which saves members time and money.”
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Insurance and Benefits One of the key needs of employers today is the ability to attract and retain qualified employees through a competitive insurance and benefits package, which is why many companies turn to the MBA Insurance Division for help.
“We are always striving to help our members succeed, and we recognize that health insurance is one of the largest parts of any company’s budget,” says Joint. “The MBA’s Insurance Division serves as a resource for our members and their employees. We help members by answering questions, guiding them in the right direction and giving second opinions. We continually monitor and keep on top of legislative and policy changes that could affect our members and how they offer benefits.”
The MBA offers group plans for ancillary benefits, such as Delta Dental, VBA Vision and AETNA Life and Disability. Thanks to its long-term partnerships with these industry-leading insurance carriers, MBA members enjoy exclusive access to premium benefit plans at highly competitive rates. These plans have been very popular with membership as they are quality plans and cost effective. “Our members have found that their employees truly appreciate the ability to have Dental and Vision insurance,” says MBA Vice President Lori Joint. In addition, MBA members have access to workers’ compensation insurance through its partner Eastern Alliance Insurance Group (EAIG). These exclusive plans give
Professional Development and Retention Training and retention go handin-hand in today’s work world, and the MBA can assist with that as well. The MBA offers a wide array of professional development training, including its regionally recognized certificate programs for supervisory and leadership skills. For those who are responsible for their organization’s HR duties, the MBA also offers HR development courses to assist them along the way. The HR Essential Series teaches the fundamental mbabizmag.com • OCTOBER 2018
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