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The Secret to Smart Negotiations Is Simply Empathy

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Many people, when they hear about hostage negotiations, shake their heads and say, “Why don’t they just shoot the guy?” When things go sideways, our first response is often to yell and argue versus discuss and negotiate. So, Dennett explains, we set up a situation where learning is equivalent to losing. Why is this?

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

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Real estate decisions must align with broader organizational objectives, considering factors like cost reduction, spatial needs, and talent attraction, necessitating a comprehensive evaluation of the total occupancy costs and flexible lease terms. How do your clients respond when you offer flex as a solution?

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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But some workplace experts are speaking up and encouraging employees to do just the same in 2024; perhaps the only “resolution” you will need this year is some real talk. She asks people to examine the costs of staying silent: “We unlearn being silent by recognizing and wrestling with the silence we’ve learned.

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Offering Financial Literacy Benefit Programs Could Save Businesses $40 Billion

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High financial stress among employees, including those with high incomes, can lead to mental and physical health impacts, which cost businesses in lost productivity. The implications of such financial distress are profound, costing U.S. businesses approximately $40 billion in lost productivity in 2022 alone.

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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. Or maybe you unexpectedly lost your job and finding a new one is taking longer than expected.

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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. Start with one fundamental rule: If it doesn’t cost you anything, there’s nothing to lose by asking for more. Use these words during every negotiation session: “I appreciate all of your feedback.” Never leave money on the table. Learn to say no (and mean it).

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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That keeping up with the Joneses can lead to expenses surpassing income—and the debt that comes with it. have maxed out their credit cards to cover expenses due to inflation. It’s about understanding the expenses that bring your family joy and spending money on [items] that are of a higher value to your family,” he observes.