MEA - MidAtlantic Employers' Association

What MEA - MidAtlantic Employers' Association does

MEA - MidAtlantic Employers' Association is a private, member-driven HR services organization headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with documented roots dating to 1903. It serves employers across the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY) with a portfolio of interconnected HR, employment law, recruiting, training, and talent development services, and is part of a national network of employers' associations that enable cross-state coverage through sister organizations.

The company's technology stack centers on an AI-augmented Member Portal anchored by "Ask MEAi," an AI assistant that delivers retrieval-grounded answers from MEA's proprietary HR and employment law knowledge base, a learning management system at learn.meainfo.org, and a certified partnership with The Predictive Index that delivers five behavioral assessment modules (Hire, Inspire, Design, Perform, Diagnose). Underlying platforms integrate with 97+ HCM, ATS, and productivity systems including ADP, Workday, Paylocity, BambooHR, Greenhouse, and Google Workspace. Service delivery is supplemented by a 24/7 HR hotline staffed with in-house employment counsel and a multi-channel content distribution engine comprising weekly webinars, a podcast, and signature annual events.

MEA operates a hybrid revenue model anchored by annual membership subscriptions complemented by per-employee training subscriptions (MEA Virtual Pass at $675-$875 per employee per year), fee-for-service engagements (Fractional HR, Payroll Outsourcing, RPO, Interim HR, compensation consulting), recruitment placements, legal and compliance project work, and Predictive Index licensing. Pricing is quote-based for memberships and enterprise services. Customer segments span non-profits, manufacturing and distribution, private clubs, architecture and engineering firms, professional and scientific organizations, growing businesses without dedicated HR, and solo HR professionals — a deliberately diversified, primarily SMB-to-mid-market book of business that mitigates individual customer concentration risk.

Name

MEA - MidAtlantic Employers' Association

Legal name

MidAtlantic Employers' Association

Website

https://meainfo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MEA is a 120-year-old private HR services organization serving employers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and New York through membership subscriptions, outsourced HR, legal/compliance services, recruiting, training, and Predictive Index behavioral assessments. Its Member Portal features the Ask MEAi AI assistant for retrieval-grounded HR guidance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Business Associations (813910), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive HRO (Multi-Process HR Outsourcing) (BPACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HRIS/HCM Implementation & EOR Platform Services (BPACAHAJ), Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA)

Keywords

• Human resources services
• HR outsourcing consulting
• Employment law compliance
• Leadership training development
• Talent acquisition recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

King Of Prussia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership providing access to HR hotline, legal consultations, resource center, compliance database, peer group meetings, webinars, and discounts on services. 12-month initial term with 60-day cancellation notice thereafter. Non-profit discount of 10% off standard rates.
2. MEA Virtual Pass (MVP): Annual per-employee subscription for unlimited access to over 40 virtual instructor-led training classes and self-paced eLearning. Non-Member: $875/employee/year; Member & PI Client: $675/employee/year. Auto-renews annually.
3. HR Outsourcing Services: Fee-for-service model including Fractional HR, Payroll Outsourcing, RPO, Interim HR, and HCM Software Consulting. Pricing not publicly disclosed; quote-based.
4. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Retained search, supplemental staffing, candidate sourcing, and pre-employment screening services. Competitive placement fees with cost-effective solutions compared to traditional recruiting.
5. Training & Development: Public courses (virtual, in-person, hybrid) and private customized training. Per-course pricing with discounts for members. Certificate programs available.
6. Legal & Compliance Services: Employee handbook development, affirmative action plans, workplace investigations, and compliance training. Available to both members and non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MEA is a regional employers' association providing comprehensive HR solutions to Mid-Atlantic employers, including membership-based HR advisory, outsourced HR services (fractional HR, payroll, RPO, interim HR), legal and compliance support, recruiting and staffing, training and talent development, and the Predictive Index behavioral assessment suite. The organization serves as an all-in-one HR partner for organizations that need or want to augment internal HR functions.

Product overview

MEA - MidAtlantic Employers' Association is an HR services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected services rather than a single unified software product. The core offering includes HR Outsourcing Services (Fractional HR, Payroll Outsourcing, RPO, Interim HR), HR Consulting Services (Engagement Surveys, Audits, Projects, Compensation Consulting, HCM Software Consulting), Recruiting Services (Retained Search, Supplemental Staffing, Candidate Sourcing, Pre-Employment Screening), and Legal & Compliance Services (Employee Handbooks, Affirmative Action Plans, Workplace Investigations, Training). Training & Talent Development spans Manager Certificate Programs, Senior Leadership Intensive, LIFTT Community, Executive Coaching, Mentoring, and the MEA Virtual Pass (MVP) subscription. The Predictive Index suite includes five modules: PI Hire (pre-employment assessments), PI Inspire (employee assessments), PI Design (team building), PI Perform (performance management), and PI Diagnose (engagement surveys). An AI-powered feature called Ask MEAi provides natural language HR assistance through the Member Portal. The organization primarily serves PA, NJ, DE, MD, and NY with membership-based and à la carte service options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HR Outsourcing Services Comprehensive outsourced HR support package for organizations that need full or partial offloading of HR functions, including fractional HR, payroll, recruiting, and interim leadership.
• Fractional HR Part-time senior HR leadership providing strategic people-management support and day-to-day HR operations on a fractional basis for organizations that do not need or cannot afford a full-time HR executive.
• Payroll Outsourcing Outsourced payroll and HCM administration allowing organizations to offload payroll processing and related technology functions to MEA's payroll professionals.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) End-to-end recruiting partnership where MEA's dedicated recruiting experts manage the full hiring process on behalf of the client organization.
• Interim HR Temporary HR leadership and support during transitions, leaves, or periods of heavy HR demand, with MEA professionals integrating into client teams.
• Retained Search Full-cycle executive and professional recruiting service managing the hiring process from job description creation and candidate sourcing through compensation analysis to final placement, with competitive placement fees.
• Supplemental Staffing Flexible short-term staffing solutions to address immediate workforce needs including seasonal spikes, special projects, or unexpected absences.
• Pre-Employment Screening Comprehensive background verification services including Social Security Trace, criminal search, employment verification, DOT history, professional credential verification, and credit reports.
• Employee Engagement Surveys National benchmark employee engagement survey program with 68 rated and 2-4 open-ended questions, providing analysis, benchmark data, and actionable recommendations.
• HR Audits Comprehensive HR audit services including Total View Assessment for objective review of HR operations and HR Essentials Snapshot for critical operations assessment.
• Compensation Consulting Compensation strategy services including market analysis, pay equity compliance, tailored reward system design, and engagement-driven compensation programs.
• HCM and Payroll Software Consulting Consulting services to help organizations select, implement, and optimize HCM and payroll technology platforms.
• Employee Handbooks Development or update of comprehensive employee policy handbooks tailored to company needs with legal compliance and litigation protection.
• Affirmative Action Plans Comprehensive affirmative action plan development including consultation, plan design, reporting and analysis, policy review, and audit defense for federal contractors.
• Workplace Investigations Third-party workplace investigations into harassment, discrimination, safety violations, and policy violations performed by experienced attorneys and HR professionals.
• Anti-Harassment Training Anti-harassment training program for employees at all levels including policy review, 90-minute manager sessions, 45-minute employee sessions, and two-year access to on-demand makeup sessions.
• Human Resources Training Compliance-focused and strategic HR training courses covering ADA, FMLA, I-9 Best Practices, Reasonable Suspicion, and Workplace Investigations, available virtually or in-person.
• Manager Certificate Programs Comprehensive management training including Foundational Manager Certificate Series and Advanced Manager Certificate Series, each with 6 instructor-led courses and virtual group coaching.
• Senior Leadership Intensive Immersive senior leadership development program with 6 development days, 6 virtual group coaching sessions, 4 one-on-one coaching sessions with an ICF Certified Coach, and Pre & Post 360 assessments.
• Leadership & Executive Coaching Personalized coaching programs including one-on-one, group, and team coaching to develop leaders and address challenges such as communication breakdowns and team misalignment.
• MEA Virtual Pass (MVP) Annual per-employee subscription providing unlimited access to over 40 virtual instructor-led training classes and self-paced eLearning across Professional Development, People Leader Development, HR, and Digital & AI Skills categories.
• PI Hire Pre-employment behavioral assessment taking 6 minutes to complete, providing data-driven hiring practices to select the best talent and improve interview processes.
• PI Inspire Employee assessment tools that help managers identify high-potential employees, provide science-backed insights, and foster employee development.
• PI Design Team assessment tool that uses work style evaluations to predict team effectiveness and provide guidance for leadership adjustments to improve cohesion.
• PI Perform Performance management tools that integrate behavioral data into daily workflows for personalized leadership, continuous feedback, and 1:1 meeting optimization.
• PI Diagnose Science-backed employee engagement surveys that proactively isolate people and team challenges with targeted, immediate action capabilities.
• MEA Membership Annual subscription membership providing 24/7 HR hotline access, employment law consultations, 50-state HR and compliance database, peer group meetings, weekly webinars, and discounts on services. 12-month initial term with non-profit 10% discount.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies using Predictive Index save average $180,000 annually on attrition costs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• HCMT and Payroll Technology PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnerships with HCMT and Payroll technology providers to streamline member processes, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce administrative burdens. Partners offer strong system capabilities and customer service to meet diverse member needs.
• Employee Benefits PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive benefits program partners offering tailored options to member employee demographics. Improves employee satisfaction, attracts top talent, and fosters positive workplace culture to drive retention and engagement.
• Business Insurance PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partnerships to optimize business coverage, safeguard against unexpected risks, ensure financial stability, and enhance stakeholder confidence for member organizations.
• IT and Cybersecurity PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partnerships protecting member organizations from data breaches and cyber threats, ensuring safety of sensitive information, continuity of operations, and maintaining client trust.
• Language Services PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage service partnerships supporting diverse employee populations with effective communication of company, benefit, safety, and other information to foster inclusivity and business growth.
• Safety & Environmental Services PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety and environmental partnerships creating safer workplaces, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting sustainable practices. Protects employees and organizational reputation.
• The Predictive IndexcoreTechnology or IntegrationMEA is a certified partner for The Predictive Index behavioral assessment platform. Offers PI Hire (pre-employment testing), PI Inspire (leadership development), PI Design (team dynamics), PI Perform (performance management), and PI Diagnose (employee engagement surveys). Integrates with 97+ platforms including Paylocity, Greenhouse, ADP, Bamboo HR, and Workday.
• ZywavesupportingTechnology or IntegrationZywave provides an extensive catalogue of HR, Benefits, and Compliance articles, apps, and alerts accessible through MEA's Help & Resource Center for member organizations.
• LifeSpeak Mental Health & Wellbeing PlatformsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMembers-only access to LifeSpeak Mental Health & Wellbeing Platform providing resources and support for mental health and wellbeing, helping employees thrive both personally and professionally.
• National Network of Employers' AssociationssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEA is part of a national network of employers' associations. Members with significant operations in other states can join sister associations for additional regional coverage.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Employers Association of New Jersey: The Employers Association of New Jersey is a regional employers' association offering HR compliance, training, and consulting to NJ-based employers — the most direct membership-model analog to MEA in an adjacent Mid-Atlantic state.
• COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises): A Northeast Ohio-based employers' association affiliated with the Greater Cleveland Partnership, providing member organizations with HR support, group insurance, and peer networking — operating on the same membership-association model as MEA but with broader insurance products.
• G&A Partners: A Houston-based PEO providing payroll, benefits, HR, and recruiting services on an outsourced basis to small and mid-sized employers — directly comparable to MEA's Fractional HR, Payroll Outsourcing, RPO, and benefits-adjacent service lines.

Broad incumbents

• Insperity: A national, public PEO and HR services company (NYSE: NSP) providing workforce solutions, HR technology, and benefits administration — the scaled, publicly-traded version of MEA's multi-process HR outsourcing model with national geographic reach.
• TriNet: A national PEO (NYSE: TNET) serving small and mid-market businesses with HR outsourcing, payroll, benefits, and recruiting — overlapping functionally with MEA but with substantially broader geographic reach and technology investment.
• ADP TotalSource: The PEO division of ADP, providing co-employment HR outsourcing, benefits, payroll, and compliance — the largest scaled PEO/HRO offering in the US and a primary competitive incumbent to regional HR outsourcing providers like MEA.
• Hogan Assessments: A leading provider of personality-based behavioral assessments for hiring, leadership development, and team effectiveness — directly comparable to the Predictive Index suite that MEA resells/integrates and a potential alternative partner or competitor for MEA's PI-dependent segments.

Emerging players

• Justworks: A tech-forward PEO targeting SMBs with automated HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance — represents the technology-led, modernized version of MEA's core offering and a key emerging competitive threat to traditional regional associations.
• BambooHR: A leading SMB-focused HRIS platform offering applicant tracking, onboarding, performance, and payroll integrations — adjacent to MEA's HCM consulting and PI integration story and a likely partner-or-competitor depending on MEA's platform direction.

Others

• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): The largest global HR professional membership organization, providing HR education, certification, and advocacy — not a direct competitor, but a national-scale precedent for monetizing HR professionals via membership, conferences, and content that MEA has built regionally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MEAInfo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/midatlantic-employers-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/meahrpartner
• Xx.com/meainfo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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