Top 3 Ways to Use Membership to Recruit and Retain Talent

By Samantha MacDonald, Director of Workers' Compensation Trust and Membership Manager

On a weekly basis, we receive dozens of calls and emails about a variety of topics. From compliance and guidance, to legislation and locating services, there is one question that is consistently asked by members:

“How can the association help me find and retain staff?”

This issue has affected businesses across the state, regardless of the industry, and has become even more prevalent of a concern in our current employment climate. In order to combat these difficulties, we have partnered with several local organizations to offer a variety of employee retention programs, at greatly reduced rates, to give your business a competitive edge when looking to hire talent. By leveraging the buying power of the group, we have been able to develop programs that give you the freedom to offer topnotch benefits while saving you thousands on your bottom line.

1. Dental at a Discount

Northeast Delta Dental is now offering a group buying program specifically made for NHLRA members. The association plan gives largest dental service you the provider opportunity tooffer while saving up your employees dental to 25% compared to and the vision through the nation ’ s commercial market. With coverage sizes. available for as few as two enrolled employees, this opportunity is available for operators

2. 401(k) Without an Invoice to Pay

In partnership with GranitPath Financial Partners, our multi-employer planallows members to establish a 401(k) program within their company without administrative costs, out of pocket expenses, or fiduciary responsibility. Enjoy the benefits of offering a retirement savings program for your staff, such as higher retention and potential tax credits or federal tax savings, with no billable invoice.

3. Health Insurance on Your Budget

Locating affordable health insurance options has been an ongoing concern for employers who want to be able to offer benefits to their employees. In a recent survey by AHIP, 46% percent of US workers said health insurance is the deciding factor in choosing their current job. To assist with filling this demand, the NHLRA has partnered with Clark & Lavey Benefit Solutions to offer two health programs tailored for our members. In addition to the Healthcare Captive for large organizations, the new self-funded program available for operators who enroll a minimum of five employees.