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38 dŚĞ ƵƚŚŽƌŝƚLJ │ October g ood b eneFits a re g ood b usiness Submitted by PA State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Trustees Insurance and Retirement Services B ehind every successful municipal authority is a dedicated workforce. Yet finding and keeping talented employees is becoming increasingly difficult. As competition for workers intensifies, health insurance and retirement benefits have emerged as powerful tools for recruitment and retention. For municipal authorities of every size, investing in employee benefits is more than a personnel decision; it is an investment in service quality, organizational stability, and long-term success. The benefits advantage Strong employee benefits are more important than ever these days. Low unemployment, changing worker expectations, and other factors mean employers must step up their game to attract and retain good workers. ĐŽŵƉĞƟƟǀĞ ůĂďŽƌ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ — Local governments and authorities in Pennsylvania are competing not only with each another but also with private-sector employers, which can often offer higher wages. Strong benefit packages, including health insurance, vision, dental, and retirement, help level the playing field. Employees are increasingly prioritizing stability, predictability, and long-term security, making comprehensive benefits a key part of any hiring strategy. ŵƉůŽLJĞĞ ƌĞƚĞŶƟŽŶ ďĞŐŝŶƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƐƚĂďŝůŝƚLJ — Recruiting, onboarding, and training new staff require significant time and resources. By offering dependable healthcare coverage and meaningful retirement options, authorities demonstrate a long-term commitment to their workforce, improving morale and helping retain valuable employees. DĞĞƟŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŶĞĞĚƐ ŽĨ Ă ĚŝǀĞƌƐĞ ǁŽƌŬĨŽƌĐĞ — Municipal authorities employ a wide range of professionals, office personnel, operators, maintenance crews, engineers, CDL drivers, and seasonal or part-time staff. Their needs differ, and offering flexible, affordable benefit options helps authorities support employees at every stage of their careers. ĞƩĞƌ ďĞŶĞĮƚƐ ůĞĂĚ ƚŽ ďĞƩĞƌ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ — When employees feel secure in their healthcare coverage and confident about their financial future, they are more focused, productive, and engaged. Strong benefits are not only good for employees but they also support safer operations, better decision-making, and improved service delivery for the communities you serve. A new partnership puts PMAA members first The Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) recently announced a new partnership aimed at expanding benefit options for municipal authorities across the commonwealth. Following an extensive review process, the PMAA Board of Directors and its Program Advisory Committee formally endorsed a partner referral program EMBER ENEFIT ROGRAM