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Small business confidence in 2026: Midyear trends and lessons

May 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Inflation uncertainty. Persistent labor challenges. Increasing compliance demands. Rapidly evolving workforce expectations.
As the year unfolds, small business leaders are balancing cautious optimism with real constraints—deciding where to invest, how to protect margins, and how to stay compliant while operating with lean teams.
So, how are small business owners feeling about 2026 so far? What trends are emerging—and what lessons are business leaders learning as the year progresses?
Join us for a timely discussion featuring data‑driven insights on small business and workforce trends, the evolving compliance landscape, and a small business owner’s perspective.
Together, we’ll explore what small businesses are experiencing midway through 2026—grounded in research and real‑world business decisions.
This conversation goes beyond sentiment to examine how hiring, pay, technology, operating costs, and compliance choices made today are influencing outcomes for the rest of 2026.
Join us today!
Pending approval for 1 HRCI, 1 SHRM, and 1 CPE credit.




