Balancing short-term needs with long-term goals
Having this strategic balance in place allows organizations to navigate uncertainties they encounter, seize opportunities and drive growth while remaining true to their long-term vision.
Will chatbots soon replace the need for managers to coach employees?
While there are several potential benefits to AI-driven coaching, there are concerns, as well.
Everybody wants to go to a place where they know your name
Cheers to leaders who treat employees as individuals. It’s an easy way to build company loyalty and respect, and doesn’t cost a dime.
I-9 procedures are changing and non-compete agreements could be next
Babst Calland’s Alexandra G. Farone on what employers need to know about the I-9 changes and what’s happening with non-compete agreements.
How employers can productively address PTSD, OCD in the workplace
Highmark’s Demetrios Marousis on strategies for employers to address PTSD and OCD in the workplace.
How to pursue cost-reduction strategies in your company
Schooley Mitchell’s Marc Schwalb on cost saving strategies, and when and how to deploy them.
Casey Ryan takes the helm as Reed Smith’s new global managing partner

Here’s how Casey Ryan continues investing in the people around her to build the strong relationships that have propelled Reed Smith’s recent growth.
Recent Ohio tax changes and how they’ll affect businesses
Brady Ware & Company’s Matt McKinnon on Ohio’s July 2023 tax changes and their expected effects.
How virtual receptionists are helping companies across verticals
Blue Technologies’ John Bates on virtual receptionists and their capabilities.
Deal math is changing. With capital constrained, how will M&A strategies evolve?

Several area dealmakers talked to Smart Business about how they see the current M&A market. Here’s what they have to say.