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New Wage and
Benefits Survey Launched by West Central Ohio Chambers
GREENVILLE - Five chambers of commerce in West Central Ohio have rolled
out a new wage and benefits survey to their members after local
businesses expressed the need.
West Central Ohio chambers’ wage and benefits survey is a collaborative
effort of the Celina-Mercer, Darke, Preble and Southwestern Auglaize
counties and Wapakoneta Area chambers.
Miami Valley chambers have conducted a similar survey since 2007, with
Shelby County joining the process several years ago.
"This cooperative effort of neighboring chambers not only promotes a
closer relationship amongst the chambers, but more importantly offers
the advantage of sharing resources to provide information for our
members," said Sharon Deschambeau, president, Darke County Chamber of
Commerce.
In January, the Human Resources (HR) Council of the Darke County
Chamber began discussing conducting the survey in conjunction with
other chambers in the region.
"All of the West Central Ohio chamber executives quickly decided that
this was of benefit to our memberships," Deschambeau said.
"As with any wage and benefits survey, the more businesses
participating the better the data,” explained Darke County HR Council
Chairman Peggy Schultz.
Schultz, vice president of Human Resources at Wayne HealthCare in
Greenville, encourages all business owners to participate in the local
wage and benefits survey and said all will benefit from the
information.
“Many human resources professionals have participated in regional and
national surveys and while this data is good, a local wage and benefits
survey provides businesses with the data necessary to become and/or
remain competitive in today’s local market place," Schultz said.
"Becoming or simply remaining competitive within a particular industry
is key to attracting and retaining the employee base we each need."
Jason Murphy, senior manager, Human Resources, at Whirlpool said the
company is excited about the creation of the survey.
“The data provided will help local businesses remain competitive and
meet the needs of our working communities. I encourage all employers to
participate and provide any necessary feedback," said Murphy.
The survey is especially beneficial to businesses and organizations
that operate in multiple areas, like Council on Rural Services, that
operate in nine counties.
“The survey is a user-friendly and practical tool to assist regional
employers in determining appropriate and competitive wages for our
area,” said Millie Woryk, chief HR and administration officer, Council
on Rural Services.
Greenville National Bank participated in the Miami Valley Chamber Wage
and Benefit Survey. Gloria Harpest, assistant vice president, Human
Resources encourages area businesses to help.
"The West Central Ohio survey is a great opportunity for our local
area," said Harpest.
Survey Designer Scott Hamman said the survey is completed
electronically and businesses are assigned an identification number.
“The information submitted this year is saved and next year survey
participants will only have to review and update the information,” said
Hamman. “All completed forms are confidential and respondents will not
be identified in the results."
The survey closes on August 11, said Hamman, and survey results are
expected to be available late August, when many businesses begin to
strategically plan for 2016.
The results will be distributed free of charge to those who
participate. Chamber member businesses that do not participate will
have to purchase it at $50 per copy. The cost for non-chamber members
is $100.
The West Central Ohio Survey is fully compliant with the Antitrust
Safety Zone statements issued by the Department of Justice and the
Federal Trade Commission. Businesses will find a link to the survey
posted on the websites of the Celina-Mercer County Chamber
http://www.celinamercer.com/, Darke County Chamber
http://www.darkecountyohio.com/ , Preble County Chamber
http://www.preblecountyohio.com/ , Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber
http://www.auglaize.org/ , and Wapakoneta Area
http://www.wapakoneta.com/ . Contact your local chamber for additional
information.
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