BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Growth Dimensions Events BEGIN:VEVENT UID:753b160cd612d83ee6b7c8c05e556046@www.growthdimensions.org DTSTAMP:20260911T153842Z DTSTART:20260916T150000Z DTEND:20260916T160000Z SUMMARY:Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking How Illinois Manufacturers Plan to Attract & Retain Talent DESCRIPTION:Budget Planning for 2027:Are Your Compensation &\; Benefits Competitive? \;As you prepare for 2027 budgeting and workforce planning\, do you know how your compensation and benefits packages compare to other manufacturers across Illinois? \;Earlier this summer\, the Illinois Manufacturers' Association launched its annual Compensation &\; Benefits Survey\, gathering comprehensive data from manufacturers throughout the state. \;Now\, the results are in. \;Join us for an exclusive review of the findings and discover how your peers are planning to attract\, retain\, and reward top talent in an increasingly competitive labor market. Mployer Advisor\, the survey's authors\, will share key trends\, surprising insights\, and practical takeaways to \;help you make informed compensation and benefits decisions for the year ahead. \;What You'll LearnIllinois manufacturers' salary increase plans and compensation projections for 2027Trends from the Annual Benefits Report\, including PTO\, flexible work arrangements\, and emerging benefits strategiesIncentives and rewards programs manufacturers are using to improve retentionChanges in paid holidays and evolving workplace perksKey workforce trends that may impact budgeting and talent planningWhat's Included in the DataWage and salary benchmarks for approximately 180 positions across production\, supervisory\, management\, executive\, and board-level rolesDetailed information on base pay\, incentive compensation\, and benefits offeringsActionable insights to help shape your compensation and workforce strategiesJoin Us to ExploreThe compensation and benefits factors most closely tied to employee satisfaction and performanceUnexpected findings from manufacturers across Illinois and what they mean for your organizationHow your company compares to industry peersStrategies leading manufacturers are using to recruit and retain top talent \;Don't miss this opportunity to benchmark your organization\, validate your 2027 plans\, and gain insights that can help strengthen your workforce strategy. \;The full report is available\; survey participants receive a copy at no fee. Note those who completed the survey will also receive an individualized report benchmarking your company's compensation data against aggregated results.Presented by: Brian Freeman\, CEO\, Mployer Advisor Stephen Pate\, Benefits Consultant\, Mployer Advisor Ben Cripe\, Business Analyst\, Mployer Advisor  \;Mployer Advisor works with thousands of employers and brokers each year to evaluate and rate benefit plan designs\, ensuring alignment with management’s objectives. With the nation’s largest proprietary benefits dataset\, now over 74\,000 employers\, Mployer Advisor ranks each plan against the market to identify strengths and areas for improvement across benefits\, leave\, and retirement. Mployer Advisor also offers the Employer Benefits Award\, which helps employers validate and promote their benefits\, showcasing how they compare to the market and supporting efforts to attract and retain talent END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR