{"id":938322,"date":"2026-02-19T13:35:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T18:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cbiz-releases-q1-2026-mid-market-pulse-report-business-leaders-prioritize-cost-talent-and-tech-strategy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T13:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T18:35:56","slug":"cbiz-releases-q1-2026-mid-market-pulse-report-business-leaders-prioritize-cost-talent-and-tech-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cbiz-releases-q1-2026-mid-market-pulse-report-business-leaders-prioritize-cost-talent-and-tech-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"CBIZ Releases Q1 2026 Mid-Market Pulse Report: Business Leaders Prioritize Cost, Talent, and Tech Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p>Cleveland, Feb.  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ), a leading national professional services advisor, today announced the release of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=uBCxymW2_fVGYA0tWvNVgLbMTKrdU7MtUV9F00ejIpVbgeBAvIWn52oUo2lpDzkQ5XlVYT2CnXiEXEtLTSp7o9lh7FJBPxVeiOt0whpZFDEebFIua4MtK0K1u-40ivABV57eN6WA6f5DVysQ23KfS41x1is3OnRGqB4T7Q_FbIAK9WewTkAuBX59Cu-2KeIuQ9SbdsC9FI_63Nv0A3Kpz4A3CiEVRL8zf90HokG2H_F6LfsJWqZdZaKbWcipwJqqGCTk2IVUxhuJFRrJqOf7GrAHVwiduMjsCWd8snIQyLA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Q1 2026 Mid-Market Pulse Report<\/b><\/a>, offering fresh insight into how middle-market business leaders are navigating today\u2019s challenges and planning for growth in a complex economic environment.<\/p>\n<p>The report, based on insights from more than 1,300 CBIZ clients and client service professionals, highlights key strategic priorities and top areas of concern for businesses in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe data shows that middle-market companies are approaching 2026 with a balance of cautious optimism and intent,\u201d said Jerry Grisko, President and CEO of CBIZ. \u201cThey\u2019re not pulling back. Instead, they\u2019re prioritizing efficiency, investing in talent, and moving deliberately on technology. That signals a pragmatic confidence, even amid ongoing economic pressure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Key Findings:<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt\">\n          <b>84%<\/b> of middle-market businesses are prioritizing <b>cost optimization and productivity<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt\">\n          <b>43%<\/b> are investing in <b>talent acquisition and retention<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt\">\n          <b>41%<\/b> report concerns about <b>technology and AI modernization<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt\">\n          <b>41%<\/b> are challenged by <b>rising labor costs<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt\">Leaders across sectors also cited pricing pressures, working capital constraints, and shifting customer demand as key influences on 2026 planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>From Insight to Impact: CBIZ Launches <i>Insights. Applied.<\/i><\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Drawing on direct feedback from middle-market leaders, including the priorities highlighted in this Q1 2026 Mid-Market Pulse Report, CBIZ has launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=iTQecauv50kFO_I6z7otDxTx_RfrJBHrYY3b6Q9nYZhA09LgceprrhKhzT6HZquIz1bre7NRS_llt3xMAmBXurOPOhTALFonrQm_yGZQf5mrAJIaun3bThAnOJ2YsbutuUMPKYdVbjZIByHha3FmBxTAPvLnq4umpFPljivxQGfaBrfL5DnrSI1WNcQ3JikUYEsudLBBxnaG99PgjMpZhsfwCXoA--wac_aaXr3_v6X_oqThZXFZCn7keezqK-o_\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><b><i>Insights. Applied.<\/i><\/b><\/a>, designed to help organizations <b>turn strategy into action<\/b>. Leaders today are focused on performance, margin protection, and innovation, and <b><i>Insights. Applied.<\/i><\/b> is built with those priorities in mind.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About the CBIZ Mid-Market Pulse Report<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>The CBIZ Mid-Market Pulse Report combines client sentiment and advisor insights to deliver a timely snapshot of middle-market strategy and performance expectations. The Q1 2026 edition reflects feedback collected across CBIZ\u2019s national footprint, with representation from key industries and business functions.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About CBIZ<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to\u00a0accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast. For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=3GoUIwFLLXJiKfht9u4a19OICGmyfGTRdGwuucep2EpD-I4X_XsF2NmLUBHL_1_sZzFA723jhmpKAe-TdhmHGiw-LX_0iIv06vkBqsaFegb3ntRjZ-i0gZj5i0WBqPW_IK15RuanzctFNcRUhI6e8rr4xX0wlKwXlOyFgdFwM4dy9TaHQax4lxWR69qK7ZgGZ3kgeCjeotcq-gJLbYOITXU6m90sq_W5bDMlt2yFkdkUAGnovygYgC3TDEFkZmbh7ye53Dq_A4hS93rPQVWBmH8ujl0axsE61PfF8HWhQP2CASbYbMjm2VveYXCWXw7MBKuip1HG79-f4ZPTXTUpQUcCawxCK6Z0VTCvbubxp3ftRWNqeY6BwdbRfNL7srBvQRnXMqK6OUr9tII6KcT-cFArGjG4bea6bfl4JaVvG66BZjPI4Pd8jJT_OoRdiIkcf6YRYOlMtCYeNGE6_cXOnngv2e5Xes-2o3sp2frhGy62R2SW3pOxo2NdsSDlwmSImar-VpMLmEkWbnw5QS-j1XGFEK3DFhpk7_kyFtFN1B8j8tziLqH01dHptY7NnFhtiA615Kp0iUkvrC0LtADORXOpyyqu-nl97xbN8G6e91JOJLWdmJqSdxjXeTMKDIlngAyJcb4yxJ42sEQ5Ok9YiAT0ScC-WcYx8OKZ9tvFYKUSIX6PRe5NT80CJ5x5wJabrBJu9at_7xfTcV_m5fsOwgLj8OOuv2ZfNpjYI-7xiC6dAFiy3ldxXudjVPxuZqstCzGUdSe5Uz522YNduJVy8w==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.cbiz.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTY1NzI3NCM3NDMzNDIxIzUwMDE1MzI4NQ==\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/ZWFmNGY2MzktYTI5Ni00ZTgzLWJjNDEtMWRmMmFiNGU3Nzk5LTUwMDE1MzI4NS0yMDI2LTAyLTE5LWVu\/tiny\/CBIZ-Inc-.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\">\n<pre>Amy McGahan\r\nCBIZ, Inc.\r\namy.mcgahan@cbiz.com\r\n<\/pre>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleveland, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ), a leading national professional services advisor, today announced the release of its Q1 2026 Mid-Market Pulse Report, offering fresh insight into how middle-market business leaders are navigating today\u2019s challenges and planning for growth in a complex economic environment. The report, based on insights from more than 1,300 CBIZ clients and client service professionals, highlights key strategic priorities and top areas of concern for businesses in 2026. \u201cThe data shows that middle-market companies are approaching 2026 with a balance of cautious optimism and intent,\u201d said Jerry Grisko, President and CEO of CBIZ. \u201cThey\u2019re not pulling back. Instead, they\u2019re prioritizing efficiency, investing in talent, and moving deliberately on technology. That signals &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cbiz-releases-q1-2026-mid-market-pulse-report-business-leaders-prioritize-cost-talent-and-tech-strategy\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;CBIZ Releases Q1 2026 Mid-Market Pulse Report: Business Leaders Prioritize Cost, Talent, and Tech Strategy&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-938322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>CBIZ Releases Q1 2026 Mid-Market Pulse Report: Business Leaders Prioritize Cost, Talent, and Tech Strategy - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cbiz-releases-q1-2026-mid-market-pulse-report-business-leaders-prioritize-cost-talent-and-tech-strategy\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"CBIZ Releases Q1 2026 Mid-Market Pulse Report: Business Leaders Prioritize Cost, Talent, and Tech Strategy - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Cleveland, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; CBIZ, Inc. 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