Become A TEA Member

Joining The Employers’ Association is a wise and cost-effective decision. Your membership gives you a wide range of free and deeply discounted services aimed at the prevention of HR problems. As a TEA member, you have access to salary surveys, compliance guidance, management and human resource advice, training, and consulting. Most day-to-day services are included in one annual membership fee. When members choose specialized services and training, discounted rates apply.

 

How do I join? 

Not sure if your company is already a member? Check here.

Testimonial

With the recruiting efforts of Rob Strate, I am very happy to say we have a new President. He completely supports HR as a Strategic Business Partner. Under his direction, I have begun utilizing TEA services more and with great success!
Jo Carlson
HR & Safety Manager
Best Metal Products
Success should not be measured by the type of work one does but rather by the satisfaction one receives from doing it.

TEA Offers Two NEW Employment Tests

TEA has added two new pre-employment tests, one that assesses language skills and the other ability to follow written instructions. The Basic Skill Test-Language Skills measures the ability to recognize correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and usage. The Basic Skills Test-Following Written Instructions measures the ability to read and follow a set of rules. Both tests are multiple-choice and have a 5-minute time limit.

 Employment Test

For more information on how these and other assessment can help employers make better hiring decisions, contact Rob Strate at 616.698.1167.

Employment Services

 

Helping you make the best employment decisions. TEA can help you hire the right employees for the job with our resume bank, discounted employment advertising, applicant referral services, screening and interviewing, pre-employment testing and background and reference checks. Outplacement assistance is also available for those separating from your company.

Employment Advertising
TEA can assist members wishing to place recruitment advertising. Because TEA has negotiated a contract with Booth Newspapers, members receive a discount on the cost of advertising placed by TEA.

Applicant Referral Service & Free Resume Bank 
To assist our members looking to fill open positions, TEA maintains a Resume Bank of individuals who are actively seeking employment. Our bank currently contains resumes from those with a wide range of employment backgrounds including production, clerical, supervision, and middle and upper management.

Employment Screening and Interviewing Services
For a minimal fee, TEA can save members time and money by screening resumes, doing telephone interviewing, and/or conducting face-to-face interviews with job applicants. We will work with your interviewers to help assure compliance with state and federal employment laws. To arrange for screening or interviewing services, contact Rob Strate at 616.698.1167.

Background and Reference Checking Services
Members can make informed hiring decisions by taking advantage of the low-cost, fast turnaround background checking service provided by one of our "sister" associations, AAIM. For a listing of the various background checks available along with pricing information please contact Rob Strate at 616.698.1167.

Employment Testing Services
The most accurate indicator of job success is through employment testing and TEA offers a wide variety of tests that can be administered at your location or at our offices.  For descriptions of some of our many tests, click here. 

Outplacement Services
We can provide assistance to your former employees who need help in re-entering the job market, from single individuals to groups of up to 20 people.