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Why ‘Smart’ Isn’t What It Used To Be

Chief Executive

As we navigate the complex path to recovery, the personal costs of chronic stress, isolation and prolonged insecurity are making their way onto business balance sheets. A Pew Research report found similar trends: 57% of workers who quit a job in 2021 felt disrespected at work, and 45% cited their employer’s lack of flexibility.

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Will SMBs Thrive or Fail in this Inflation-Threatened Holiday Season? Here’s What Reports Show

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Still, inflation is eroding their confidence and ability to recruit and hire, invest in their companies, and grow as an enterprise. Fewer are concerned about COVID-19 this year, down from 23% in 2021 to 13%, as worries about the economy rose. After inflation, SMBs’ most significant concerns are: Supply chain problems.

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M&A Special Report: The Great Deal Reset

Chief Executive

The global M&A market closed 2021 at an all-time record of $5.9 One cannot look at 2021 as a bellwether of normal deal volume,” says John Potter, partner and U.S. Despite stiff economic headwinds, robust M&A opportunities are there for the taking, with many companies enjoying steady cash flows and strong balance sheets. “In