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

A great year-end letter which I will use with my employees as we end 2008 and enter 2009. Thanks for your leadership!” (referencing an article within an issue of the Executive Update)
-Peter M. Perez, President, Carter Products Company Inc.

Thank You to Our Members!

 

We would like to thank our members for their continued support throughout our 70 years of service!

Thank You

Special thanks goes to United Bank, Benefit Management Administrators, Inc., HealthTrack/Ottawa Kent, Varnum, Metal Standard Corp., and Miller Johnson for their support within our special advertising section of MiBiz on 12/7/09.

 

See MiBiz feature here.

 

 

NEWS

The Employers' Association provides members up-to-date HR industry news and programs related to human resources & management. We’re continually monitoring national and state sources to bring employers accurate, timely and practical news on issues that affect them.

Executive Update E-Newsletter (Members only)

This e-newsletter is sent every 3 weeks and covers timely topics of HR issues, organizational development matters, legal concerns, customer service tips and member services updates.  Non-members can view the current issue.

TEA in the News

Take a look at what has been happening with The Employers' Association in the news.

The Human Factor (MiBiz)  These are archived articles that our President, Dave Smith, submits on a monthly basis.
What are best paying jobs in West Michigan? (Mlive-February 15, 2010)
Grand Haven Confidential (MiBiz-October 26, 2009)
Workplace Conflict Buster (MiBiz-August 31, 2009)
As the Layoffs Turn (MiBiz-August 31, 2009)

TEA News Releases

2010 Pay Increases Still Low (November 4, 2009)
2009 / 2010 Wage & Salary Survey Reports Small Increases (December 21, 2009)

Legal and Legislative

Here are links to member law firm news alerts.

Varnum Law - This area takes you to their "Publications" page where you will find their quarterly Labor Law Link among other publications.

Miller Johnson - This area takes you to Miller Johnson's publications -- from Client Alerts to employment law newsletters and employee benefits updates -- to keep you informed about legal developments and upcoming events as well as share the firm's capabilities in specific areas.

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP - This area takes you to their "Publications" page where you will find current articles, newsletters & e-bulletins.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

TEA conducts several events throughout the year, including our annual HR Conference, Administrative Day Luncheon and Annual Meeting & Luncheon.  We often will bring in a national speaker to present on the topic of customer service during National Customer Service week or someone to discuss leadership & managment issues.  Check out what's coming next.