Session Details

Name
Trends Impacting HR and Employees: Essential Insights for Small and Mid-size Business Owners
Track
Leadership & People Strategy
Date & Time
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location Name
Ballroom D/E
Presentation

Speakers

Learning Objectives

Name
Trends Impacting HR and Employees: Essential Insights for Small and Mid-size Business Owners
Description

Small and mid-size businesses face the same HR challenges as large firms but with fewer resources and less margin for error. From AI-driven tools that can streamline hiring and administrative tasks to shifting remote models, small to medium size business owners are navigating rapid changes that directly impact productivity, compliance, and culture. We’ll explore how data can guide smarter staffing decisions, boost employee engagement, and create more personalized experiences, even without a large HR department. We will also explore how small to medium sized businesses are strengthening their benefits by expanding into essential areas like mental health support, financial wellness, and flexible perks, which are crucial for attracting and retaining talent in a competitive environment. Join us to gain practical, realistic strategies you can implement immediately to build a stronger team and prepare your business for the future of work.

Proposed Learning Objective (1)
Identify the HR trends most relevant to SMBs (AI tools, remote shifts, compliance changes) and explain at least two operational impacts those trends create for day-to-day management.
Proposed Learning Objective (2)
Apply simple, data-driven approaches to improve hiring decisions, workforce planning, and employee experience by selecting at least one data source and demonstrating how it informs a specific decision in each area.
Proposed Learning Objective (3)
Identify affordable, high-impact employee benefits options—such as mental health resources, financial wellness programs, and flexible perks—and evaluate how at least one option can help a small or mid-size business compete for and retain top talent.
Proposed Learning Objective (4)
Apply appropriate response strategies to scenarios in which a TPA takes actions that negatively affect a DME supplier, identifying at least two steps to protect compliance, revenue, or contract position.

CEU and CEC

When applicable, the CEU or CEC credits for each accrediting body are displayed below.

ABC CEU
1.0
BOC 1 CEU
0
BOC 2 CEU
1.25
AARC CEU
1.0
CEAC CEC
1.0
IACET CEU
0.1
SHRM CEU
1.0
Contact Hours
1.0