Member Services

Why become A Member?

We help members minimise risk and make the most of their business opportunities, especially when it comes to effective people management and strategic business planning.

Free telephone advice and a weekly newsletter, along with local issues briefings three times a year in nine regional locations ensure members receive updates on topical issues - and importantly the ramifications new legislation may have on their business.

In addition to valuable advice on Employment Relations, HR & OH&S and leading edge Training and Conferences at member rates, EMA Central members have free access to many employer resources.

Reasons for supporting continued EMA membership are becoming increasingly personalised to the requirements of each member. EMA will be pleased to talk to you about your changing organisational circumstances and how you might maximise the benefits from your membership so they well and truly succeed the costs necessary to provide the range of services membership offers.

EMA has been able to maintain the same minimum subscription rate and formula for membership costs over 7 years by increasing use of technologies like web and 0800 AdviceLine to complement our highly personalised user pays services.

24/7 Information and Insurance

EMA knows that many small members view their membership as a very cost effective form of insurance. Even the smallest members paying the minimum $300 per annum subscription level for EMA membership, could be faced with a personal grievance claim that could easily be 10 to 20 times that cost.

Specialised and Personal Services

A very large number of not-for-profit organisations and government agencies also choose to remain members, even when they have their own HR specialist(s). EMA is owned and managed by its members and as a cooperative organisation it is able to undertake some specialist activities much more cost effectively for its members than it is possible to maintain such expertise in-house.

Advice

We provide advice and reassurance to employers on a wide range of business related topics

• AdviceLine - 0800 800 362 - Experienced and qualified advice available free of charge from 8am - 8pm, Monday to Friday
• Employer publications - Employer guide series; Weekly employer newsletter; Monthly magazine; Updates on business trends; Business NZ perspectives. These publications are also available on our member-only website.
• Free member briefings. A complete 2hr update, 3 times a year (Summer, Winter, Spring), where we keep you updated on important issues affecting business.
• EMA Employer Services - Access to quality professional services including advice and representation in: - Employment Law - Employment Relations (ER) - Human Resource management (HR) - Occupational safety and health and ACC (OSH) - Leadership, Training & Development coaching These services are offered on a pay-per-use basis at membership subsidised rates.
• National wage & salary survey. The nation's most comprehensive survey, available only to EMA members. Current salary ranges available from AdviceLine free of charge with more comprehensive reports available at competitive rates.

Learning

We aim to help your people succeed in their jobs through practical training in best practice and legislative compliance. Over 200 courses, seminars and leading edge conferences are run throughout the year to help stimulate personal growth and improvement in your business.

When off-the-shelf packages are not adequate EMA Central offers an in-house training service. This is a cost-effective solution that focuses 100% on your specific needs and objectives. This training solution can be specifically customised to your needs and delivered to suit your business requirements.

Networks

ER/HR Network: Keep up to date with developments in employment relations by participating in our ER/HR network in your region.

Advocacy

Major companies find the evidence based advocacy of Business NZ so effective in the lobby with Government that in excess of 80% belong to EMA Central or one of the other 3 regional associations for this reason alone.]

Contract Service Arrangements

Out sourcing some non-core activities is becoming much more common and in today’s challenging business environment both the member and EMA can benefit from negotiating a lower hourly contract rate for productive working relationships that deliver benefits to both parties.

For more information about the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Central) Inc please contact our Membership coordinator on 04 470 9945 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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