National Small Business Week Summit Sessions

This session expands on the foundation of DEI concepts to empower and equip teams with the tools to foster a culture where people feel seen, heard, respected and valued.

Explore how small businesses can tap into the global workforce. Discover the latest trends shaping global employment and gain insights on starting and expanding an international talent strategy.

Workplace learning is evolving to meet changing market forces that affect small and medium business. From talent management to AI in the workplace, join us for a look into the ways that digital innovation and a culture of learning can help employees grow with your business.

Many SMBs are not taking full advantage of the tax credits available to them.  Experts from TriNet break down the types of credits available, such as the R&D, recent changes in legislation that have expanded the credit offerings, and best practices for qualifying and claiming the credits. Video: All links sent in spreadsheet

Distinguishing between employees and independent contractors is crucial for legal compliance and fair treatment. Gain practical insights into navigating worker classification effectively, including an explanation of the recent Department of Labor (DOL) regulation.

Discover the latest trends shaping compensation practices and explore effective strategies to compete for top talent in today’s business environment.

Building and maintaining trust in the business world involves more than most people think. Trust must be earned—in all areas of a company’s operations. Once trust is earned, it must be protected.

The human element and corporate culture are critical factors in a successful cybersecurity program. HR leaders play a vital role in helping address security gaps and enabling their organizations to benefit from improved cybersecurity.  Learn how cybersecurity is no longer a technology-centric problem, but rather human-centric and how HR professionals can help make a positive impact in protecting their people and organization in the digital age. 

AI is opening new lanes in the health, benefits and welfare of workers up and down the ranks. In this forward-looking discussion, learn about the power of automation and personalization in the HR field—and the possibilities for the future of benefits as AI innovation continues.

Discover the legal and practical considerations of navigating and implementing various aspects of AI in your HR processes. 

In our rapidly changing business environment and digital landscape, there are few conversations that do not involve artificial intelligence (AI). The emergence of generative AI, the upcoming wave of AI-powered solutions designed to enhance business processes, can present never-before-seen opportunities and concerns for companies seeking to gain a competitive edge.

Explore the sources, causes, impacts and recommendations on HR debt. Causes explored are poor processes, lack of useful HR data and poor communication. Impacts include loss of productivity, employee turnover and negative impact on employee morale.

While often used interchangeably, scale and growth do not mean the same thing. Growth can be achieved through a variety of means, but scale requires a specific set of strategies and tactics that allow a company to increase production or capacity while keeping costs under control. Your HR operation is in a unique position to support scale. Find out how you can use culture, process and data to effectively scale your business.

TriNet experts, Kristin Russum, Director of Org Development and Jason Lee, Divisional Vice President, Product Management, discuss workplace trends and how to take advantage of them. In recent years, businesses have seen an acceleration in workforce changes and disruption—all requiring new thinking and approaches to leading and managing people.

The events of the past few years have forced businesses to think differently and adopt new strategies for finding and keeping the best people. This session identifies the specifics and teaches you how to invest in employees.

Get an understanding of today’s cybersecurity issues and why shifting the way we think is the first step in addressing them. Discover critical success factors that contribute to improving your SMB’s security and what problems to anticipate.