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Bluebag Media
Local wage and
benefits survey now available
GREENVILLE – “We’re encouraging every business in the county to
participate,” Darke County Chamber of Commerce President Sharon
Deschambeau told Kiwanis of Greenville members and guests Jun 17. The
Darke County Chamber, along with four other counties and regions, has
launched a new Wage & Benefits Survey for the Western Ohio region.
This is a collaborative effort, she told the group. Along with Darke
County it includes Celina-Mercer, Preble, and Southwestern Auglaize
counties, plus Wapakoneta Area chambers. It deals with wages and
benefits such as health care insurance, vacation, sick days, short- and
long-term disability, life and disability insurance, plus drug testing,
background checks and more.
“This information is important in becoming or remaining competitive
locally,” she said. “It will help employers attract and retain the
employee base they need.” She added the Miami Valley chambers have been
doing a similar survey since 2007. Deschambeau also noted Darke
County’s low unemployment rate is requiring many employers to revisit
their employee offerings to remain competitive.
Early Bird/Bluebag Media Publisher Keith Foutz said he intends to
participate in the survey. “Wage and benefit surveys that are localized
can be a great tool to have at your disposal...
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