Pragmatic Optimism in Action

As 2026 begins, mid-market businesses are pursuing opportunity with strategic intent. From margin management to workforce planning and technology investment, leaders are focused on building capabilities that drive sustainable growth.

Explore What’s Shaping Business Strategy in 2026

Inside the latest CBIZ Mid-Market Pulse, you’ll find:

  • The top priorities business leaders are focused on right now
  • New data on cost, talent, and technology trends
  • How companies are shifting from defense to disciplined expansion
  • Industry-specific insights and solutions tailored to current challenges

CBIZ experts share timely, practical guidance to help you act on opportunities and stay ready for what’s ahead.

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Business Leaders’ Thoughts

“Automation and data integration with outside parties is a primary focus to drive productivity, the challenge being cybersecurity. Like most companies we are actively investigating and implementing AI…”

CBIZ Client, Manufacturing
CFO, Consumer & Industrial Products, Western Region

“Rising costs across materials, insurance, SG&A, and operating inputs have put pressure on profitability. While we have implemented cost-control measures and selective price adjustments,

CBIZ Client, Real Estate
CFO, Real Estate, Southeast Region

“Global expansion of our business, with the acquisition of new channel partners, has opened up many new opportunities for growth.”

CBIZ Client, Technology
Vice President, Technology, Eastern Region
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From Insight to Impact: CBIZ Launches Insights. Applied.

Drawing on direct feedback from middle-market leaders, including the priorities highlighted in this Q1 2026 Mid-Market Pulse Report, CBIZ has launched Insights. Applied., designed to help organizations turn strategy into action. Leaders today are focused on performance, margin protection, and innovation, and Insights. Applied. is built with those priorities in mind.

Learn More About Insights. Applied.