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About membership
"We rely on [The] Management Association to give us quick, accurate
answers to the 'hard' questions. Your staff has never let us down, no
matter what the topic."
"Having access to your Hotline staff is like having
another valued employee on our staff! Thank you, thank you, thank
you!"
"Your association is so knowledgeable, professional and reliable, I can't
imagine doing my job without you."
Frequently asked questions:
Q: What is
The Management Association of Illinois?
A: We are
a not-for-profit employers' association serving
more than 1,000 companies and organizations. We provide human resources, compensation,
legal, training and employee benefits services. We are more than
a century old.
Q: What types
of memberships do you offer?
A: We offer company, or organizational memberships
rather than individual ones. Vendors of HR-related products or services
may become Supplier Sponsors.
Q: Do I have
to become a member to use your services?
A: For some
services, yes. Only
members have access to the members-only areas of our website, our HR
Hotline, and our newsletter. Our compensation surveys, and many of our
professional and consulting services may be contracted for by non-members,
however fees are significantly higher than our member rates.
Q: What
industries do your members represent?
A: Roughly 50 percent of our
members are manufacturers. The remaining half are in the service, public and
nonprofit sectors.
Q: What size are your member companies?
A: Member organizations range in size from one to several thousand employees.
Any organization with employees will find our services beneficial.
Q: Where are
you located?
A: The Management
Association's main
headquarters is in
Downers Grove, IL with additional facilities in Glenview, Rolling Meadows and
Tinley Park where we provide training programs for members.
Q: How do I become a member?
A: Just fill out the membership
application!Click here to download the
application, or register online . Once we receive
your dues, your account will be activated, you will receive a website
access code, a complimentary set of current compensation surveys, and you will
have unlimited access to the HR Hotline.
Q: How much
is it to join?
A: Annual membership dues are based on the number of employees at your
organization. Dues range from $760 to $4,915per full year. Click here to download a membership application and view
our dues schedule.
Q: What do I
receive with my membership?
A: Your paid
membership allows you access to the members-only areas of our website, unlimited use of our
HR Hotline, the monthly Resources newsletter, weekly HR e-Source
e-newsletter and a complimentary
set of current Wage and Salary Surveys, the Policies and Benefits
Survey , and the National Executive Compensation
Survey. Membership also includes discounted rates on training and professional services. Click here for more
on Membership Benefits.
Q: Do you function as a broker for your training and consulting services?
A: No. Most of our
training and consulting services are provided by our
own staff experts including employment law attorneys, certified HR professionals, certified compensation professionals,
and certified benefits professionals. For consulting or training services outside our staff's expertise,
we can refer members to our list of Supplier Sponsors.
Q: In the 80's, I knew about an organization called MIMA. Are you related to
that organization?
A: We are that organization. The
Management Association of Illinois was known as The Midwest Industrial Management Association
(MIMA) until 1989.
Q: Why should I use your services instead of those of another organization or
consulting firm?
A: As Illinois' premier employers' association, we
make it our business to know your business and the businesses around you. This
includes the best local survey data available, an intimate understanding of
business, and in-depth and accurate knowledge of employment law. We
are the most cost-effective solution to your business challenges. If you
are still not convinced, explore our website to learn more about the broad range
of products and services we offer.
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