Level Up Session 4: Human Resources Essentials

In partnership with the Town of Danville and SCORE, the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new monthly series of interactive panel seminars – free of charge – to help you start or grow your business. Our fourth session will focus on how Human Resources (HR) can help you as the small business owner implement smart hiring strategies, California compliance basics, and ways to build strong, engaged teams. We’ll also explore affordable compensation and benefits, reducing HR risk, fostering inclusive workplace culture across generations, and how AI and technology can support your HR processes.


Objectives:
1. Hiring & Talent Acquisition for Small Employers
2. California Compliance Essentials for Small Businesses
3. Employee Retention & Engagement
4. Compensation & Benefits on a Small-Business Budget
5. HR Risk Management
6. Culture, Inclusion & Managing Teams Across Generations
7. AI & Technology in HR


Speakers include:
Cindy Thompson, Owner of Payroll Vault Walnut Creek
Susan Lundy, SCORE mentor, former benefits professional
Julie Sanders, SHRM-CP, People & Operations Manager for Barrett Hofherr
Jon Babione, Employement attorney at Ferber Law

Moderated by Chris Sanders, SCORE East Bay