The process of merging two or more companies presents both challenges and opportunities. The potential for value creation is immense, but unlocking this value necessitates a well-planned and executed Post-Merger Integration (PMI).

Over the past year, many CEOs have commented that they are experiencing a period of rapidly increasing demand for their goods and services. Although this is the problem that most companies wish for, a collection of headwinds have successfully kept corporate growth rates within reasonable spectrums. The great resignation, supply chain & transportation issues, and increasing inflation are all making it hard to maintain margin while increasing market share.

Corey Neil serves as President and Chief Operating Officer at The Bank of Tampa. In this interview, Mr. Neil discusses his views on the future of work, the state of banking, and pragmatic business decisions every leader should evaluate, both in times of uncertainty and stability.

As we look to the future one thing is certain – the economy will continue and we will adapt to the new surroundings. Impacts to businesses are becoming clear and leaders are starting to identify initiatives to ensure profitability. Regardless of the industry, it is obvious that the future of work is more than just having people work from home and collaborating online.