Description

In SVCC's 2026 Chamber Membership Survey, members highlighted that the workforce challenges affecting our business community the most this year are Wage Pressures & Total Compensation Expectations. 

In response, TPO "The HR Experts" and SVCC have teamed up to dive deep into these trends.

Employers in the Salinas Valley continue to face challenges, attracting and retaining employees amidst rising wages and total labor cost. What is happening? More importantly, what are successful employers doing differently? Join this fast-paced discussion exploring current workforce trends affecting small businesses throughout the Salinas Valley. We’ll cover: 

· Local wage expectations and pressure 

· Trends in the shift from wage focus to total compensation emphasis 

· Changes in what employee’s value beyond pay 

· Experimental retentional strategies 

You will walk away with practical guidance and ideas to help strengthen hiring and retention efforts right for your business.