SOCA News

Your health plan is one of the most important tools you have at your disposal when it comes to keeping your employees and yourself healthy and secure.  

When we choose a health insurance plan, our priority is often how it will help us when we are hurt or sick. However, many plans offer valuable benefits, even when we are healthy.  

The best workplaces are environments where owners, management, and employees all feel comfortable and clear about what their jobs entail.  

One of the most important aspects of this is a legible employment contract that works for both employees and employers.  

In today’s world, small businesses need all the advantages they can get.  

One of the best ways a small business in Southwest Ohio can get a leg up and make meaningful connections is by joining its local chamber of commerce.

Great job interviews are the key to finding and hiring great workers.  

However, conducting job interviews and finding the perfect candidate is one of the hardest human resource functions, and they can leave your HR professional feeling drained and uncertain.  

The modern workplace offers many things to its workers.  

We now have increased flexibility in the workplace and an improved balance between work and recovery.

Giving your employees peace of mind comes in many different forms.  

Your employees likely already rely on you for benefits like health insurance, 401(k)s, and retirement plans, but one benefit that can go a long way toward making your employees feel secure is identity theft protection.  

Everybody wants a strong local economy. One of the best ways to ensure your community’s economy grows in strength and remains strong all year round is to shop local during the holidays. 

However, shopping locally is easier said than done.  

Christmas, New Year's, Hannukah, and more, the end of December to early January is a time of festivities, merriment, and, of course, delicious treats.  

However, for those trying to stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine, the holidays can represent a massive hurdle.  

As a small business owner, you will do whatever it takes to cut your expenses.  

However, you never want to cut expenses that have an attractive return on investment or make it easier to recruit high-quality employees. 

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, SOCA held our annual SOCA meeting at the Mandalay Banquet Center in Dayton, Ohio. 

The event's goal was to provide updates to SOCA Chambers throughout Ohio. Updates included benefit provider updates, new board members, membership updates, annual reports, and networking opportunities.