Who do you call? Here's a list of Who to Contact for Help:
HR Hotline (Your first call for HR assistance)
- Cincinnati Dan Chaney, 513-679-4120
- Columbus Lori Hall, 614-538-9410
Members can contact our seasoned HR professional staff to discuss their human resource-related issues or request information.
CEO & CFO Roundtables
Jennifer Graft (Cincinnati)
Informal Roundtable discussion groups for CEOs and top decision-makers are available to all member companies. There is a minimal charge to cover administrative expenses and luncheons.
Wage, Benefits and HR Practices Surveys
Doug Matthews
Association members receive complimentary copies of most surveys in which they participate. Non-participants can purchase these for a nominal fee.
ERA News
Jennifer Graft
Scheduled on an as-needed basis, these complimentary briefings, will provide an in-depth look at a particular Association service and how it could be beneficial to your company.
C-Suite Briefings
Jennifer Graft
This series was created for the C-Suite Executives in member companies, for CEO's, COO's, CFO's, and other C-level executives to receive valuable information on a variety of topics of interest to our thought leaders.
HR Roundtables
Dan Chaney (Cincinnati)
Lori Hall (Columbus)
The Association sponsors several HR Roundtables that meet at various times in various locations. There is a minimal charge to cover administrative expenses and luncheons.
Issues Forum
Dan Chaney (Cincinnati)
Lori Hall (Columbus)
These luncheons or breakfasts provide guest speakers on topics of current interest to our members. Generally scheduled bi-monthly, these sessions are great information generators for the mere cost of your meal. Helps our members stay current.
Membership Development & Retention
Jennifer Graft
Change in staff or contact information? Please call Jennifer immediately with these updates. She can schedule a meeting with your new staff member to review our service offerings and how to obtain a return on your membership dues investment.
Have a referral? Contact:
Jim Carter (Cincinnati, Dayton or Northern Kentucky Areas)
Scott Barrett (Columbus Areas)
Meeting Rooms - Room Rentals
Brandi Helton
Members in good standing can rent one of our training rooms in our offices when not in use to conduct off-site meetings. Next time you are planning something, consider this alternative to crowded and costly hotels. More information about our room rentals can be found on our Training Page.
Membership Development & Retention
Our membership professionals are always available to meet with members to more fully explain the services available. If you know a business associate whose company could benefit from membership, our staff will contact them.
Jennifer Graft
Newsletter
Jennifer Graft
Our monthly newsletter, ERA Insight, keeps our members current and compliant. It is full of great tips, ideas, trends and information designed to keep up-to-date.
Click here for our current newsletter.
Reference Center
Dan Chaney (Cincinnati)
Lori Hall (Columbus)
All members have access to our extensive reference center on HR and management topics and issues. Job descriptions, policies, handbooks, union contracts, newsletters, HR reference books, OSHA standards, arbitrator qualification reports, and much more are available.
Safety Roundtables
Ralph Neal (Cincinnati)
Lori Hall (Columbus)
The Association sponsors a Safety Roundtable that meets once a month to discuss safety and health issues. There is a minimal charge to cover administrative expenses and luncheons.
Web Site Link
Jeff Lucas
Members in good standing can have their website linked to our www.hrxperts.org website at no charge.
Workplace Posters
April Risen
For the convenience of our members, our reference center maintains a supply of federal, Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana state legally-required posters.
Training & Educational Services
Employers Resource Association offers customized public and in-house training on a wide array of human resource-related topics and management issues. All courses are taught by trained professionals with real-world business experience. Members receive a reduced rate for these services, which is up to 40 percent below that of our competitors.
Ralph Neal (Cincinnati)
Lori Hall (Columbus)
Personal Development Classes
Legal Compliance Classes
Leadership Development Classes
Human Resource Classes
In-House Training Programs
Career Transition Services
Ralph Neal
Training Programs (Workshops & Classes)
Brandi Helton
To learn more about any of ERA's 200+ programs, to register, or to discuss your need for customized in-house programs, contact our training coordinator for assistance.
Training Services
Ralph Neal
Training Needs Analysis
One-on-One Coaching or Training
Personality and Behavior Profiling and Modeling
Ralph Neal
Employee Handbook Template
Tom Eberwein (Cincinnati)
Lori Hall (Columbus)
HR Library
Dan Chaney
ERA Newsletter
Jennifer Graft
Affirmative Action Plans
Carol Reubel (Cincinnati)
Lori Hall (Columbus)
Employee Engagement Surveys
Carol Reubel (Cincinnati)
Lori Hall (Columbus)
Compensation Studies
Terry Henley
Dispute Resolution
Tom Eberwein
HR Audits
Tom Eberwein
HR On-Site Services
Carol Reubel
Lori Hall (Columbus)
360 Degree Performance Reviews
Carol Reubel
Lori Hall (Columbus)
Internal Investigation
Tom Eberwein
Performance Management
Terry Henley
Our professionals can help you design an effective performance appraisal system to help you with your manpower planning.
Services Offered by Outside Providers
Employers Resource Association has selected certain organizations to provide their expertise directly to our members. If you are interested, please call Dan Chaney (Cincinnati) or Lori Hall (Columbus) and they will provide you additional information or will connect you to them directly. For your convenience, listed below are the contact people at our partnered organization.
Business Training Library
Ralph Neal, 888-237-9554, rneal@hrxperts.org
This is a subscription-based library with over 2,500 different video, CD-ROM and DVD training courses for members to borrow.
CareerBuilder.com
April Risen, 888-237-9554, arisen@hrxperts.org
This partnership provides our members with instant access to CareerBuilder.com's premier online recruiting services at discounted rates.
DiSC Dimensions of Behavior
Ralph Neal, 888-237-9554, rneal@hrxperts.org
Pre-Employment Reference Checking
Chris Chuney - 314-968-3600
AAIM Management Association in St. Louis provides the best in reference checking services. You can select from a wide variety of reports depending upon your need.
Recruit Military
ERA's partner to assist member organizations in hiring our nation's veterans.
Workers' Compensation Group Rating
Katie Cassidy at (800) 837-3200, ext. 7188/ katie.cassidy@ccitpa.com or Terri Case at (800) 837-3200, ext. 7113/ terri.case@ccitpa.com
Ohio employers can pool their experiences in a Group Rating Plan managed by CareWorks Consultants, Inc. (CCI).
HR Chally Group
Jerry Yingling (Cincinnati)
Lori Hall (Columbus)
The HR Chally Group is a talent management, leadership development, and sales improvement company located in Dayton, Ohio. Chally has provided research-based solutions to help improve productivity, reduce turnover and develop leadership for corporations. Solutions include tools for selection, development, succession planning, talent audit, exit interviews, customer audits and 360 Degree Feedback. For more information about The HR Chally Group, go to www.chally.com or http://www.tqsalesm.com.
Definity Partners
Jerry Yingling (Cincinnati)
Definity Partners is a business improvement firm that serves as a catalyst to transform companies into efficient, more profitable organizations. Definity has delivered sustainable solutions to more than 150 clients since 1996. The company has offices in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio.
ERA also offers some Publications on a fee basis
Employer Guides to State Laws & Regulations
April Risen
The Association holds the copyright on both the Manager's Guide to Ohio Employment Laws and Regulations and the Manager's Guide to Kentucky Employment Laws and Regulations.
Loyatly Voice
Carol Reubel
Loyalty Voice is a customer satisfaction surveying company and a division of Eagle Inspiration Training and Development, Inc.
