Posted By Angelia Erbaugh, DRMA, Thursday, November 14, 2019
Act now! The deadline for choosing DRMA’s Workers’ Comp Group is TOMORROW (11/15). Not only do members of our program save an average of $4,392 on their yearly premiums, their group membership helps support DRMA. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save money AND help strengthen YOUR association. Contact Meridith Whitsel with CareWorks Comp at (614)763-7952 4062 right away.
Our new health care coverage benefit has launched! If you are a manufacturer (NAICS Code 31, 32, or 33) and you have 2 to 99 employees, be sure to click here to learn more and to get a quote.
Results of the 2019 Wage and Benefit Survey are in! Conducted in conjunction with Manpower, the survey helps you benchmark the value of your jobs and your benefits plan. Current trends for compensation are covered, as are topics including employee benefits, work schedules and retention strategies. Results are free to those who participated. For details on how to purchase the survey report and more, read the full article in this newsletter. AND, be sure to attend the November 26 Workforce/HR Meet Up where Manpower will be on hand to do a deep-dive into the results.
Please come to the December 5 annual meeting, check link the association’s business meeting of the year. The event has a casual, festive feel focusing on peer-to-peer networking. It will be fun and casual AND important, as we need to take care of annual meeting items -- so please show up and give direction to the leaders of your organization.
Thinking about your 2020 budget? I hope you include your membership in DRMA, your local industry association. The volunteers and staff work hard to bring you value. Please let me know if there is something we can do to make it better for you.
Consider the DRMA business lead email service as a source for connecting with potential customers who are looking for manufacturing suppliers. And remember to use the service if you are over capacity and need to outsource work. Email Shay and she’ll explain the process.
Save money with your DRMA membership: Our Legal Services Plan offers members one FREE legal consultation per month with employment law attorney Bob Dunlevey at Taft Law. Simply identify yourself as a DRMA member when you call (937-641-1743).
We’re having great success in raising the awareness of the great careers our region’s manufacturing industry offers with our Power Lunches and career day activities! Do you have a passion for growing your workforce pipeline and talking with young people? Please volunteer a couple hours of your time and expertise during a Power Lunch and speak with students one on one about why you love working in manufacturing. Talking points will be provided to you. This is an easy and enjoyable way for you to impact your future workforce! We have a need RIGHT NOW for a few volunteers for a career fair at Belmont High School on 11/18. Contact me for more information.
Thanks for choosing to be a member!