9/24/14 - Area business people are receiving beneficial information about the job market from a recently conducted survey. The 2014 Livingston County Compensation and Benefits Trends Survey generated positive information about local trends and growth in employment. The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in conjunction with human resources firm, EctoHR, presented the surveyâs results this morning to participating companies. Steve Williams, President of EctoHr, tells WHMI employers can expect a few hurdles in the upcoming year. Williams believes that armed with this crucial information, owners can use it to their benefit to build and prepare their businesses for the current and future employment market. While the Affordable Care Act has created additional paperwork for employers, it has not led to a decrease in coverage for employees. âThe data doesnât vary much in Livingston County from that in the Detroit area and nationally,â Williams said. Benefit changes in 2014 saw health care plans mainly unchanged, with some companies increasing employee premium contributions, employee deductibles, while increasing medical plan options. 65 organizations cooperated in the survey and Williams tells WHMI the presentation reflected important facets for productivity. Williams says the incentive for businesses to participate is the data provided will give them a competitive edge in the field as Livingston County continues to lead in wages and benefits in southeast Michigan. (DK/JK)
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