For entrepreneurs, the war over talent continues.
Small-business owners are still competing to attract and retain talent, but they're facing stiff competition from larger companies that can afford to offer hefty signing bonuses and lucrative perks. Meanwhile, experts predict a recession is looming, intensifying the scramble to hire and keep staff.
Insider created a mentorship program, in partnership with Indeed, to help five entrepreneurs navigate the challenging labor market. We paired them with five experts to help them solve specific talent problems, like increasing DEI efforts, hiring to scale up, and crafting robust benefits packages.
Here are the five mentees, the businesses they've created, and the talent issues they're hoping to solve through their mentorship.