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U.S. Telework Success Story Faces Uncertain Future

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The union embraced these advantages, negotiating a two-day-a-pay-period in-office memorandum of understanding that aligned employees’ preferences with demonstrated operational effectiveness. However, the Department’s push to mandate an increased return to the office threatens this balance. Levin counters with evidence.

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Driving Innovation: What GM’s Robotaxi Shutdown Teaches About Bold Business Pivots

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Negotiating these necessities slowed the pace of this program drastically, and General Motors was not able to meet the requirements in order for Cruise to financially cover its expenses. For other companies with similar plans and goals, GM is a good reminder that the best-laid plans may very well lead astray.

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Future-proofing Workspaces: Top Tactics To Align CRE Choices With Business Needs

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Companies are now navigating a complex array of factors, including market fluctuations, shorter lease terms, hybrid work schedules, and the balancing act between immediate needs and long-term goals. However, when comparing total occupancy costs for smaller spaces and shorter terms, flexible workspace most often is less expensive.

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Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Funds

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If you’ve ever had to pull out a credit card to deal with a dentist or emergency vet bill, you likely know the pain of wondering how you’ll pay for an unexpected expense. An emergency fund is a safety net of money for unexpected expenses. Aim to save a paycheck’s worth of cash in your emergency fund as an initial goal.

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How to Deal with Non-Negotiable Unrealistic Expectations

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While it’s our duty to clarify and push back on such expectations, we may face situations where that impossibly high bar is simply non-negotiable. (By Here are some suggestions for how to deal with non-negotiable unrealistic expectations while maintaining professionalism and still caring for your own well-being. Learn more here.

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How to Calculate Your Freelance Rate

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But even in cases with a fixed budget and no wiggle room to negotiate, you always have the choice to simply turn down an unfair rate. To determine how much to bill, Weiss suggests evaluating your services through three lenses: objectives, metrics and value: Objectives: Understand what the client aims to achieve and quantify those goals.

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3 Keys to Earning and Increasing Capital as a Black Woman in Business

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Negotiating is essential for anyone starting or operating a business. Use these words during every negotiation session: “I appreciate all of your feedback.” Once you have their respect and trust , negotiations become much easier because people are willing to go above and beyond for those they care about.