Michele Engdahl with Thomson Reuters, Eagan, receives an up-close look at a hog-producing facility – Baarsch Farms-Next Generation Pork, Inc. near Austin – as part of Leadership Minnesota. The Minnesota Chamber program is an exclusive look at the state’s changing economy and the issues that will shape its future. Grow Minnesota! events help businesses prepare for the economic recovery. Sharing their perspectives on how the recession has changed the job market were (from left) Simon Foster of SpencerStuart, Minneapolis; Sue Metcalf of Ecolab, St. Paul; and Jan Erickson of Medtronic, Inc., Fridley. Dee Schutte, executive director of the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce, visits with House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers at the Session Priorities event. Governor Tim Pawlenty congratulates John M. Rivisto, president and CEO of Wells Concrete Company, on its new facility in Sartell. The plant has created 50 jobs in central Minnesota and will add another 100 jobs over the next five years. Minnesota legislative leaders share their priorities at the Minnesota Chamber’s annual Session Priorities event: (from left) House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers, House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, moderator Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News; Senate Minority Leader David Senjem; Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller. Governor Tim Pawlenty addresses nearly 1,600 business leaders and policy-makers at the Minnesota Chamber’s annual Session Priorities event, the largest legislative gathering of its kind.

Human Resource Outsourcing: Time Saved Is Money Earned

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Web site: www.dohertyhro.com

Minnesota Chamber Business Services has partnered with Doherty Employer Services to offer flexible, time-saving human resource outsourcing options for Chamber members.

Doherty Employer Services believes success is defined by forming a close bond between your company and its representatives. Their world-class services create opportunities to reduce turnover, improve productivity and boost profitability.

Doherty Employer Services provides strategic solutions to reduce time and money spent on human resource management issues so you and your employees can focus on the core profit-drivers of your business – your customers!

Doherty Employer Services include a range of products and services for:

» Businesses
» Employees
» Customized Services

For Business

Employers and HR managers have access to a wide variety of resources and tools:

  • Secure online access to payroll, benefits and personnel data.
  • Access to experienced HR, benefits, payroll and risk managers for professional guidance and education.
    • Human Resource Management Guide
    • Compliance information (payroll, ADA, EECO)
    • Cost control resources
    • Training seminars
  • DohertyHRDirect.com
  • Employee handbooks, policies, procedures and practices.
  • Transfer of certain employment-related liabilities.
  • Claims management tools and information.

For Employees

With Doherty, employers can provide a variety of services for their employees:

  • Secure online access to payroll information, benefits, personal data, vacation and sick time accrual, specialized reports, and 401(k) retirement plans.
  • Access and manage health and benefits information.
  • Exclusive employee discounts and rates on travel, entertainment and services.
  • Credit union membership and banking privileges.
  • Professional employee handbooks, policies, procedures and practices.
  • Professional assistance with employment-related issues.
  • Payroll is on time and accurate.

Customized Services

Partnering with Doherty gives employers access to a broad range of programs and services, including:

  • Professional Employers Outsourcing (PEO)
  • Administrative Services Outsourcing (ASO)
  • HRNavigator

For more information on these programs and services, visit Doherty at www.dohertyhro.com or call (952) 835-8888.

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