Inflation Resource Center

In an environment marked by stubborn inflation, a higher-for-longer interest rate cycle, complex risks and a fierce war for talent, success hinges on proactive, cost-effective business strategies. We know that’s a lot to manage. But you don’t have to go it alone. Our experts have developed an extensive set of resources to help your organization navigate the challenges of high inflation.

Click on the topics below to explore useful articles, webinars and much more! And be sure to check back often as we’ll be adding new resources regularly.

Workforce & Talent Optimization

Manage Enterprise Risks

Increase Liquidity & Cost Savings

Upcoming & On-Demand Webinars on Managing Inflation

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January 10, 2025HR Compliance Tips for 2025

Join CBIZ for this webinar to gain practical HR compliance strategies for safeguarding and growing your organization in 2025.

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January 09, 2025Excellence Redefined: Empower Not-for-Profits to Thrive in 2025

Join CBIZ for a not-for-profit webinar to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools not-for-profits need to excel in the evolving financial landscape in 2025.

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December 03, 2024Eye on Washington Quarterly Update Q4 2024

Our Eye on Washington webinars assist CEOs, CFOs, financial executives and advisors, and other interested parties in navigating the complex tax environment. From federal tax reform to IRS guidance, topics covered will provide the up-to-date information you need to help you plan for the future.

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October 22, 2024The Future in Focus: Business Predictions for 2025

Join CBIZ for an exclusive webinar as our professionals explore expected trends, emerging risks and innovative strategies that will shape the business landscape in 2025.

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October 16, 20242025 Tax Strategies: Insights, Forecasts & the Election’s Impact on Planning

Join CBIZ for an insightful roundtable discussion on the outcome of the U.S. presidential race and the balance of power in Congress.

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Strategies to Attract, Retain & Engage Your Workforce

From recruiting and retention to benefits offerings and evolving employee wants, inflation is presenting employers with new challenges when it comes to their most valuable asset: their people. We offer fresh strategies to help your business and your employees thrive — all while protecting your bottom line and managing emerging risks.

Debunking the Myths Around Executive Recruiting Fees

Executive recruiting fees often spark misconceptions that deter organizations from using professional search firms. However, these fees reflect the significant value delivered through expert recruitment processes, not just a costly overhead. Let’s address and dispel some common myths surrounding executive search fees.

If you’re like most business leaders today, there’s one challenge that keeps popping up on your radar: the skills gap.

Skills-based hiring refocuses candidate evaluation from traditional qualifications to individuals’ skills and capabilities.

The workforce is changing. As new generations enter the talent market and the world continues to shift, employees’ needs evolve, and employers need to adapt.

Discover how to define fairness in compensation with a comprehensive rewards philosophy. Learn strategies like market comparisons, pay-for-performance systems, training opportunities, and transparent policies to attract and retain top talent while aligning with organizational values.

Anna Rathbun, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, CBIZ, Inc., discusses the November reading of the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index and what the data means for small businesses.

Employee Benefit Plan Limits for 2025

Employers should be aware of adjusted annual dollar limits for employee benefits and update their plan designs in 2025 to ensure compliant plan administration.

Outplacement services have long been associated with executives during major layoffs, but this perception misses the bigger picture. Discover how inclusive outplacement not only helps employees find new opportunities faster but also protects your employer brand, boosts workforce morale, and delivers long-term cost savings.

Discover why talent acquisition will become a top priority for employers in 2025, surpassing economic concerns. Learn about key strategies for bridging skills gaps, boosting retention, and adapting to changing workforce expectations.

By offering benefits like flexible work arrangements and childcare support, and fostering a culture of inclusion, organizations can not only attract and retain top talent but also create a thriving, engaged workforce.

Ways to Address Enterprise Risk Concerns

Given that exposures and litigation increase during periods of inflation, businesses must make risk management a priority. We provide strategies to manage evolving exposures, fortify your company’s risk management program and help you lessen inflation’s impacts on your policies and premiums.

January 2025 Employer Regulatory and Legislative Update | CBIZ, Inc.

This regulatory and legislative update covers issues involving ACA reporting, telehealth HSA compatibility, mental health parity and more.

Unlock key strategies for ensuring your healthcare real estate leases comply with Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute. Stay informed to prevent legal repercussions and safeguard your organization's integrity.

This regulatory and legislative update covers issues involving disaster relief for benefit plans, FLSA changes, 2025 premiums and more.

Discover the benefits and risks of mass timber forcommercial property owners, including fire, moisture hazards, and insuranceimplications for your building projects.

Discover reinsurance market trends with insights into growth patterns and competitive dynamics to help business leaders make informed financial decisions.

10 Cybersecurity Risks & Trends

10 Cybersecurity risks and trends.

Holiday parties can pose significant risks. Explore ourguide to effectively prevent potential liabilities and ensure a safecelebration for your employees.

Explore key workers compensation trends and actionable strategies for employers to enhance workplace safety and effectively manage claims.

This regulatory and legislative update covers issues involving what qualifies as a medical expense, Section 1557, 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments and more.

Ensure your business is prepared for the new year with acomprehensive end-of-year risk assessment. Identify vulnerabilities, optimizecoverage and strengthen resilience.

Resources to Help You Manage Increased Costs & Margins

Increase liquidity and unearth cost savings to relieve the compounded strains of inflation, pressurized global supply chains and talent costs in an unyielding labor market. You’ll discover actionable, expert-driven cost-savings and liquidity strategies designed to mitigate increased costs.

Year-end Review: Companies Embrace Digital Transformation to Boost Efficiency and Productivity

Find out why 2024 was pivotal for digital transformation in businesses. Examine how AI, data analytics, and automation drove efficiency and improved bottom lines.

Gain insights into how anticipated corporate tax cuts and tariff shifts could affect operations within the consumer products sector this year.

Explore our comprehensive guide on managing underwater stock options, offering expert insights into strategies like repricing and exchange programs.

Gain awareness of the pressing accounting and operational considerations in 2024's economic landscape. Stay ahead with strategies designed for accountants and financial analysts.

Discover how corporationscan tackle the 1% stock repurchase tax effectively. Learn about key regulationsand strategic planning necessary for compliance in the upcoming year.

With an estimated $1.2 trillion in commercial loans maturing in 2024 and 2025 and office building-backed loans making up 17% of them (according to Guggenheim Partners and Mortgage Bankers Association), it seems inevitable that some borrowers will be involved in loan workouts, looking to renegotiate the terms of their mortgages or, in some cases, turn their properties back to the lender. The financial and emotional toll of such actions can be substantial and exacerbated by the income tax consequences for the unwary borrower.

The federal Research and Development (R&D) tax credit was originally enacted in 1981 as a temporary measure to boost innovation and the economy. Along the way, the R&D Tax Credit, which became a permanent part of the U.S. tax code in 2015, has been amended and expanded.

Discover how the 2024 presidential tax proposals could shape the investment landscape for private equity and venture capital firms. Learn about crucial policy shifts and their potential influence.

CBIZ Private Equity Advisory provides an assessment of the current M&A Market conditions and trends.

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