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Carolyn Sweeney, Managing Director, Century Group Walnut Creek Office
Top 10 ways to Retain and Recruit Top Talent & Trends Impacting The Workplace Today.
March 12, 2026 | 10 – 11 AM PT
The workplace is evolving — and so are employee expectations.
Today’s hiring landscape is more competitive, more transparent, and more dynamic than ever before. Organizations that succeed in attracting and retaining top talent are those that understand not just compensation trends, but culture, flexibility, leadership, and long-term growth pathways.
In this insightful session, Carolyn Sweeney will break down the Top 10 most effective strategies for retaining and recruiting top talent in today’s market. She’ll also discuss the key trends reshaping the modern workplace — and what leaders need to know to stay ahead.
In This Session, You’ll Learn:
- What top candidates are really looking for in 2026
- How retention strategies are shifting in today’s workforce
- Practical ways to stand out in a competitive hiring market
- The biggest workplace trends impacting recruitment and engagement
- Common hiring mistakes — and how to avoid them
Josh Libresco, Executive Vice President, The OSR Group
From Guesswork to Growth: Marketing Research for B2B Leaders
April 9, 2026 | 10 – 11 AM PT
In this session, Josh Libresco will share how modern B2B companies are leveraging marketing research to drive smarter decisions and sustainable growth.
In This Session, You’ll Learn:
- How marketing research differs in B2B vs. consumer markets
- New tools and methodologies being used by successful B2B firms
- How research informs product development and innovation
- Practical approaches to market segmentation
- How to measure customer satisfaction in meaningful ways
- When and how to test pricing and messaging
Chanan Smith, Founder of MAGEN LLC and a seasoned security and crisis leadership expert
Leadership Under Fire: The Executive’s Role in Crisis Response
May 12, 2026 | 10 – 11 AM PT
Crisis incidents are among the most extreme leadership tests an executive team can face. These events unfold rapidly, involve incomplete and conflicting information, and carry immediate life-safety, legal, reputational, and organizational consequences.
In this webinar, Lt. Chanan Smith (Ret.), Founder of MAGEN LLC and a seasoned security and crisis leadership expert, will explore what executive leadership truly looks like when the stakes are at their highest. From active shooter response to organizational continuity under pressure, this session will focus on the critical role leaders play in maintaining command, clarity, and control during chaotic, fast-moving emergencies.