SMB Matters

Hosted by TriNet

Business Entrepreneurship

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Latest episode

Jul 2026

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EN-US

About the show

SMB Matters is a quick-hit micro-podcast providing top-of-mind commentary from TriNet experts on the latest trends and topics impacting small and medium-size businesses.

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46 recent

July 1, 20266 min

SMB Insights Through the IR Lens

Alex Bauer, Divisional Vice President of Investor Relations at TriNet, offers quick insights into the world of IR at TriNet, and the unique lens it provides into the SMB market

June 3, 202610 min

Leading in the Ethics Economy: Prioritizing Trust, Values and Accountability

Doug Riegelhuth, Chief Compliance Officer at TriNet, and Shavonnah Schreiber, Founder and CEO of SNR Creative, dig into why traditional leadership models just don’t cut it anymore, especially for SMBs navigating constant change.

March 18, 20267 min

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Balancing Work, Family, and Wellbeing

Rachel Sufczynski, Lead Benefits Communications Specialist for TriNet, talks about the invisible load women carry and its impact on physical and mental health.

February 5, 20264 min

Small Business, Big Heart: Giving Back Made Simple

Kat Reynolds, Senior Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility at TriNet, on how to give time, talent, and treasure to nonprofits in the communities where we work and live.

November 21, 20257 min

Performance Management in the Age of AI

Becky Andersen, Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about AI in performance management.

October 30, 20256 min

Effective 360-Degree Feedback that Nurtures Growth and Leadership

Lynne Vu, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about 360-degree feedback, a process that if done right, can help employees grow and succeed.

October 8, 20258 min

Cultivating Innovation Through Trust and Empowerment

Whitney Mertz, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet, talks about the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and how SMB leaders can use it to build agile, innovative teams.

August 27, 20258 min

Tax and Tariff Mid-Year Update: What SMBs Need to Know

Ralph Tyler, Executive Director of Government Relations, TriNet, breaks down recent policy changes in Washington, DC that are shaping the small and medium-sized business economy.

August 13, 20257 min

How Aligned Leadership Drives Success

Beth Perlak, Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet, talks about why alignment amongst leadership is crucial to the success of SMBs.

July 23, 20256 min

Three Pillars of Performance Development: Smarter Process, Stronger Outcomes

Sarah Scott, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about building out performance development tools that are more than just checking the box.