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From Data to Direction: Smarter Strategies for Business Leaders

From Data to Direction: Smarter Strategies for Business Leaders

By: Arthur J Gallagher
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Running a business comes with no shortage of challenges – but what's really weighing on small business leadership today? This ongoing audiocast series is designed to deliver practical conversations grounded in insights. Made for busy leaders, every episode offers data‑driven guidance you can apply right away, helping you make confident decisions for your organization and your people.2025 Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Lead with Insight: The Small Business Data Advantage
    Feb 12 2026

    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. By participating, you'll get:

    • A full year of insights and reports
    • A deeper understanding of benefits, wellbeing, engagement, retirement, and HR tech trends
    • Eligibility to be recognized as a Small Business Best‑In‑Class employer
    • Clear, data‑driven guidance to support your people strategy and manage costs confidently


    📝 Request your unique survey link: 2026 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey Link Request Form


    Take the next step toward smarter, clearer, more confident decisions for your business.

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    12 mins
  • Keeping Up with Compliance - Peace of Mind in a Changing Landscape
    Nov 5 2025

    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 Clune, Gallagher Divisional Vice President, Small Business Solutions & Industry Verticals HR & Benefits Division
    • Stephanie Murphy, Gallagher Small Business Market Leader, West Region
    • Lindsay Peress, Gallagher Vice President, HR Consulting & Advisory
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    9 mins
  • Culture, Stress & the Perks that Stick
    Nov 1 2025

    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 your team, and strategies to not only reduce employee burnout but drive talent acquisition and loyalty.

    *Gallagher's 2025 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey

    Our speakers:

    • Dean Clune, Gallagher Divisional Vice President, Small Business Solutions & Industry Verticals HR & Benefits Division
    • Kathleen Schulz, Divisional Vice President, Global Innovation Leader, Organizational Wellbeing
    • Brian Tolbert, Gallagher Small Business Market Leader, Southeast Region
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    13 mins
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