From Data to Direction: Smarter Strategies for Business Leaders

National Small Business Month celebrates the courage and creativity it takes to build something from the ground up. But behind every small business is a leader whose emotional presence — their stress, their steadiness, their way of showing up — quietly shapes the wellbeing of the entire team. In small businesses, people work closely, roles overlap, and leaders set the tone more directly than anywh...

Small businesses are feeling the strain of a growing leadership gap — and the numbers tell a powerful story. Nearly half of small businesses that took our recent organizational wellbeing poll say they lack effective leaders internally, and almost one in three rate their current leadership effectiveness as only average or poor*. In this newest audiocast episode, we explore what's driving today's le...

Making informed HR and benefits decisions shouldn't feel like guesswork — especially for small businesses. In this 10‑minute audiocast, Gallagher consultants break down how real benchmarking data helps smaller employers stay competitive, attract talent, and understand what employees expect today. More than 1,000 small businesses contributed to last year's Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. B...

Running a business means wearing a lot of hats - and compliance can easily fall to the bottom of your to-do list. In this third episode of  "From Data to Direction: Smarter Strategies for Business Leaders" , we'll break down today's most common compliance regulations for small organizations, the risks of not staying compliant, and practical solutions to give you peace of mind. Our Speakers: Dean C...

Recruiting and retaining employees continues to be a top HR and operational priority for small businesses* – so it's no secret that creating a culture and benefits strategy that feels personal and supportive is top of mind for many teams. In this second episode of "From Data to Direction: Smarter Strategies for Business Leaders" , we'll explore the cost of turnover, how workplace culture affects y...

Benefits are no longer "one-size-fits-all" and with only 6% of small businesses having a multi-year benefits strategy*, choosing the right approach is crucial. In this first episode of "From Data to Direction, Smarter Strategies For Business Leaders" , we'll explore how businesses can make smarter, more sustainable benefits decisions that support both employees and the bottom line. *Gallagher's 20...