All MRA/Trusight Memberships Include:
- Company wide access to member benefits
- 1 Complimentary webinar – first year
- $100 MRA/Trusight training coupon – first year
- Two (2) complimentary employment posters – first year
- Unlimited informational phone calls or emails to the MRA/Trusight InfoNow HR Hotline
- Discounted prices on MRA/Trusight salary and personnel policy surveys
- MRA/Trusight Online Research Center and Toolkits
- HR Toolkit which provides sample HR forms, letters, checklists, quick reference guides and web links
- FREE access to CCH HR AnswersNow (state and federal employment law summaries, policies, training, and other valuable tools)
- HR Metric Calculators which provide the ability to benchmark your practices against HR professionals in the region and across the nation
- 35% average discount on fee-based professional services
- 35% average discount off registration fees for MRA/Trusight training programs and special events
- Subscription to our print and electronic publications
- Free webinars
- Roundtables, forums, and networking events
ENTERPRISE MEMBERSHIP
This membership is available only employers with fewer than 20 employees.
PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP
This membership is for employers of any size.
And also includes:
- Choice of 2 current MRA/Trusight local annual e-surveys - first year. Option to purchase remaining MRA/Trusight local annual e-surveys half price within 30 days of joining. On an ongoing basis, survey participants receive a free electronic copy of the surveys in which they participate.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
This membership is offered to employers with multiple locations.
Corporate Membership also includes:
- Choice of 2 current MRA/Trusight local annual e-surveys - first year. Option to purchase remaining MRA/Trusight local annual e-surveys half price within 30 days of joining. On an ongoing basis, survey participants receive a free electronic copy of the surveys in which they participate.
- Membership privileges for all corporate locations
LABOR RELATIONS MEMBERSHIP
Annual Dues: An MRA/Trusight labor relations professional will conduct a no-cost individualized assessment of your organization’s needs. Your membership type and annual dues will be based on the results of this assessment.
MRA/Trusight offers several types of Labor Relations Memberships. Each option provides a different level and mix of labor relations assistance in areas such as labor contract negotiation, labor contract/employee relations guidance, grievance resolution, arbitration, and consultative conferences. All Labor Relations Memberships include all the features of the Primary Membership plus access to a variety of labor relations services.
Call 24/7 or email experienced HR professionals to get confidential answers to HR questions.
When you call 24/7 or email our HR Hotline, you can expect informed answers from experts who have real-life experience in the HR field. Our experts utilize a wide variety of online research tools, but they also draw upon the knowledge and expertise of our specialized consultants to brainstorm or to do a “gut check” on an especially challenging issue.
Please note that we do not give legal advice.
First year members can receive full electronic salary surveys at no charge.
Most new MRA/Trusight members receive free salary surveys with Minnesota and national compensation data. These tools enable you to evaluate compensation levels for a variety of positions within your organization. After the first year, you get free electronic copies of any survey in which you participate, and discounted pricing on other surveys.
- National Policies & Benefits Survey - MN Report
- Managerial, Supervisory, and Professional Salary Survey
- Office, Clerical, and Technical Salary Survey
- Non Profit and Public Sector Salary Survey
- Production Trades Salary Survey
- Wage and Salary Trend Report
- Turnover Report
- Holiday Report
Members receive an average discount of 35% on any training services purchased through MRA/Trusight for their employees or HR staff.
Our members receive an average discount of 35% on our course offerings, whether they be standard open enrollment classes or courses we develop and deliver at your location to meet your specific needs. Our training classes and workshops cover training for the HR staff member and training for your employees in a host of categories from leadership to conflict management to affirmative action plans. We combine technical knowhow with a wealth of practical experience, going beyond the theory to focus on functional application.
Employee Training – We offer a host of sessions for your employees including classes in customer service, computer skills, conflict management, and communications. Think of us as your training department, available when and how you need us.
Supervision and Management Training – Our courses are designed with a unique combination of substance and practical application. Not only do attendees learn the principles of good leadership, they get techniques on how to apply them in real life, present day situations.
HR Training – The HR world is changing quickly, and it is hard to keep your skills sharp or train your team members while managing the day-to-day demands on your time and attention. MRA/Trusight offers a full range of training options for the HR professional whether they are just starting their career or developing specialized skills in a particular area of interest.
Online Training – The demand for flexibility and variety in training is growing. To meet that need, MRA/Trusight has a growing catalog of custom-designed online learning courses, created by our consultants and trainers as well as webinar options.
Onsite Training – MRA/Trusight trainers and consultants can come to your site to conduct existing courses, or we can create a class specifically designed to meet your learning needs. We work with you to determine your goals and establish learning.
For a complete list of current course offerings click here.
MRA members enjoy premium content through the Online Resource Center and topic information all in one place with our Toolkits.
This easy to use, convenient resource delivers over 3000 articles, fact sheets, forms, job descriptions, quick links, sample forms, policies, training, and so much more.
Members have free access to useful guides, templates, and forms relating to all aspects of HR.
Members have free access to a variety of online HR resources and tools. You’ll get sample forms, letters, and job descriptions, and quick reference guides with suggestions on how to use the tools.The toolkit offers specific information on topics such as:
- Affirmative Action
- Compensation
- Employment Laws and Regulations
- Frequently Requested Government Forms
- Orientation
- Performance Management
- Safety
- Staffing
- Termination
This online HR library grants members free access to information like state and federal laws, sample policies, handbook language, job descriptions, and HR news.
MRA/Trusight members can access CCH HR AnswersNow free of charge by using their member login. You can obtain state and federal laws, policies, training, and other valuable information. CCH also publishes a daily employment news email which members can choose to receive for a specific state or region. Information is accessed through the navigation system or by direct topic search and covers the following topics:
- Benefits
- Compensation
- Discrimination & Retaliation
- Employee Relations
- HR Management
- Organizational & Employee Development
- Safety, Security, Risk Management
- Staffing
- Unions
Members have access to 12 Metric Calculators giving the ability to compare compensation, benefits, and other HR information.
MRA/Trusight members have access to 12 HR Metric Calculators developed by employer association groups from across the country. These calculators provide employers the ability to compare their compensation, benefits, and other HR information to aggregate national benchmark data. Calculators are available for the following:
- Revenue per employee
- Profit per employee
- Human resource expense factor
- Total compensation as a percentage of revenue
- Absence rate
- Turnover rate
- Cost per hire
- Turnover/replacement cost
- Benefit cost as a percentage of total compensation
- Benefit cost as a percentage of revenue
- Variable compensation as a percentage of total compensation
- Time to fill jobs
Please click here for sample report.
The HR QUIKcheck tool is designed to provide a starting point for human resource practitioners to identify strengths and enhancement opportunities as well as potential problem areas in various human resource functional areas.
The HR QUIKcheck tool is designed to provide a starting point for human resource practitioners to identify strengths and enhancement opportunities as well as potential problem areas in various human resource functional areas that include:
- Strategic Planning
- Legal Compliance
- Job Descriptions and Information
- Total Rewards (Compensation and Benefits)
- Recruitment and Selection
- Orientation
- Training and Development
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Termination
- Employee Records and Information
Members receive an average discount of 35% for HR services with MRA/Trusight specialists.
Our HR services give you access to specialists who have practical, hands on experience in many areas of HR. And your membership means you save an average of 35% off our standard rates. Services are available in the following areas:
Our publications are available either in print (members only) or via email for as many employees as you choose.
As a benefit of your MRA/Trusight membership, you have available to you four outstanding publications that will help you manage your business and keep you abreast of developments in our ever-changing world. MRA/Trusight’s seasoned professionals provide up-to-date information on topics and subject matter affecting you every day. You’ll find that current HR and business issues are addressed in these publications in a way that enables you to translate ideas into action at your organization.
Inside HR is an electronic newsletter that arrives in your e-mail inbox every two weeks. It contains quick hits of information on the latest HR and business news, pending legislation, key insights from HR experts, poll questions, survey updates, and more.
HR Digest is a monthly print newsletter that contains more in-depth articles about timely topics members are asking about, new developments and how they affect your organization, other subjects of particular interest to human resource professionals.
The Institute of Management Journal referred to as the “IM Journal” is dedicated to providing valuable information that helps members effectively lead and manage their organizations. Published quarterly, the IMJ focuses on business questions and solutions, and often showcases member organizations and their stories.
Training Bulletin is a bi-weekly electronic newsletter that delivers convenient overviews of upcoming training and events so you can keep tabs on development opportunities for you and your workforce. More than classes, you’ll also find trainers’ tips and polls to keep your skills sharp.
Online archives of past news articles are accessible for members.
Webinars offer timely information from experts and the convenience of viewing them from your office with your colleagues.
MRA/Trusight offers FREE webinars to it's members.
On the third Thursday of the month we offer a webinar on a hot topic with practical tips and information you can apply immediately!
Our Quarterly Leadership Series webinars deliver quick hits of information on current topics with live Q&A.
MRA/Trusight's Recorded Webinar Library is available so you don't have to worry if you didn't catch the live broadcast. You can play a webinar back when it works for you.
Learning from one’s peers is a critical career building opportunity for professionals at all levels. Members can join MRA/Trusight’s facilitated Member Roundtables, HR Forums or attend networking events to learn from colleagues and share best practices.
Roundtables provide:
• An open forum
• Best practice sharing
• Honest communication
• Confidential peer discussion
Click here for more information on our roundtables.
HR Forums are designed for HR leaders who are seeking to expand their skills and to have a greater positive impact in their organizations. They provide an interactive learning community for the participants and qualify for 20 hours of HRCI strategic credit.
Click here for more information on our HR Forums.
Business Insights (formerly Peer2Peer events) are live events held twice per year featuring fresh, relevant topics that mean the most to you. Past topics included Diversity and Generations in the Workplace.
Members have easy access to outside HR employment and compliance-related websites.
Over 150 employment-related websites are accessible through our member home page. Links are organized into alphabetized categories spanning a wide range of human resources issues. Topical areas include:
- Affirmative Action
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Child Support
- Compensation
- Disability
- Discrimination
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Global Resources
- Immigration and Visas
- Metrics and Statistics
- New Hire Reporting
- Social Security
- Wage and Hour
- Workers' Compensation
