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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

You really are fulfilling the TEA mission of helping us make our business more competitive and sustainable in the marketplace! It’s not always easy to see the direct connections when we make a sale. This was a clear line from TEA to the Whitecaps. Thanks for your help!
Ellen Chamberlin
Human Resources Manager
Whitecaps Professional Baseball Corp.

New TEA Video

Using Wage Data to Stay Competitive

Learn the key factors to use when interpreting a wage survey from The Employers' Association.
 


For questions on any of our surveys, contact Marla at 616.698.1167.

About TEA

 
The Employers’ Association is a not-for-profit employers’ association, formed in 1939, with offices in Grand Rapids serving the West Michigan employer community. We help more than 600 member companies maximize employee productivity and minimize employer liability through human resources and management advice, training, survey data, and consulting services.

How We Help

You may need telephone advice about an issue or situation you’ve not dealt with recently. You can call us for practical help that will be held in the strictest of confidence. Perhaps you’ve identified an area that could be improved with specific HR-related leadership or communications training. We offer a variety of programs that can be modified to incorporate your specific needs. Maybe you need benchmark information to validate your external competitiveness. We have it within the dozens of surveys we conduct each year. 

Benefits of Membership

TEA’s highly qualified human resource experts guide our members through the many challenges they face during the employment lifecycle. From finding, assessing, hiring to training, motivating, and retaining, to evaluating, disciplining and discharge, we support you every step of the way with sound advice and critical resources.

Many of our services are included as part of your annual membership investment. Others are offered at competitive, member-only rates. Your partnership with TEA enhances productivity, retention and employee engagement, enabling you to create an exceptional workplace.

Our Mission

Providing practical Human Resource Solutions to West Michigan employers that promote operational excellence and sustainability.