Included With Membership
Employers Resource Association (ERA) is your one-stop resource for HR advice, training, compensation data, legal updates, news and information. We help keep our members current, compliant and competent. It’s why we are trusted by over 1200 organizations in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Dayton, Columbus and Eastern Indiana.
Why join? ERA members enjoy complimentary benefits including:
HR HOTLINE
The HR Hotline provides easy and immediate access to seasoned HR advisors who supply information and answers across a range of topics.
- Day-to-Day Issues, like interviewing, employee performance, and record keeping
- Regulatory Issues, like FLSA, ADA, FMLA
- Templates and Samples, for guidance on our extensive library of HR policies, job descriptions, and federal and state law summaries
HR LIBRARY & HR CENTRAL
Get 24/7 complimentary access to literally thousands of HR resources and documents that are maintained in our online library.
- Alphabetical Listing, to search for quick access when you know exactly what you're looking for
- Frequently Asked Questions, easy to read and search commonly asked questions with answers
- Policies, an ever-evolving list of HR policies kept up to date with the latest information available
- Job Descriptions, over 100 that are downloadable and customizable
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK TEMPLATE
An employee handbook or manual ensures that your employees have a resource to consult for accurate information about the terms, conditions and benefits of employment.
- Comprehensive, over 50 template policies in areas of employment status, records, working conditions and safety, time keeping, payroll, and more
- Template Format, containing standard policy language ready to be customized to fit your organization's needs
- Up-To-Date, dynamic and ever-changing as new legislation, court decisions, and regulatory rulings continue to affect and alter the employer/employee relationship
ERA INSIGHT NEWSLETTER
To keep you up to date on the latest legal news that impact HR and your business, ERA publishes a monthly edition called "ERA Update".
- ERA Announcements and Events, to get a sneak peek at upcoming conferences and events where ERA will be in attendance
- Compliance Center, to stay current with the latest legal news affecting human resources and your organization
- Survey Results, to see infographics and summarized results from some of our most popular surveys
SURVEYS
Industry surveys assist companies by enabling them to evaluate and compare their pay, benefits, policies, and practices with those in the community.
- Compensation, conducted each year solely with Tristate companies and delivering data breakouts by industry type, union status, employment size, and geographic location for over 450 job classifications.
- HR Policy and Practice
- Employee Engagement:
- 360 Development Reviews:
PARTNERED SERVICES
In partnership with ERA, are several companies that offer a variety of outstanding professional services to our members.
- AAIM Background Checking Services: Since nearly 30 percent of the reference checks they conduct disclose discrepancies and with workplace violence on the increase, there is a growing necessity for reference checks.
- CareWorks: It has delivered best-in-class workers compensation service, and is proud to maintain one of the highest client retention rates in the industry.
- RetireMEDiQ: It is a local health plan advisory service that delivers peace of mind to individuals who seek advice, knowledge, assistance or support regarding retirement health care..
- For a complete list click here
HR CONSULTING
ERA provides a single source for reliable information in all matters involving human resources. Our staff members are experts in their fields and professionals at customizing services to fit company-specific needs in a cost-effective manner. Some of our specialized services are offered to members at a discounted consulting rate, usually 50% off market rates.
HR ROUNDTABLES
ERA offers HR and Safety roundtables in both a live venue and virtual formats. Roundtable discussion groups provide members an invaluable opportunity to share and learn with peers.
- Live and Virtual Options
- Opportunity to learn from other HR professionals across the region
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
ERA is a recognized leader in the region for its commitment and execution of real-world training and development programs. We offer over 125 public training programs and conduct over 250 customized "in-house" sessions annually.
- Executive Level and Director Level Development
- Management Level Development
- Individual Contributors and Emerging Leaders
- Institute of HR Mastery