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Colorado police department implements the 4-day work week — with great success

Allwork

While some labor groups have pushed for a four-day workweek during negotiations, this particular police department’s adjustment to a condensed schedule posed several challenges but also presented an opportunity to test the feasibility of such a change across various job roles within the city’s workforce.

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How to Rest and Recharge

Success

And with burnout and stress seeming to increase more and more the last few years, across all professions, it’s important to recognize that needing a break to rest and recharge isn’t a sign of weakness or inefficiency. Stress can negatively impact you , and it can be hard to escape completely, especially in your everyday life.

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Tips for Being a Successful Negotiator

On The Job

I'll be the first to admit I've not always been a great negotiator. Growing up with two sisters, negotiation wasn't in our vocabulary. You wanted something, you took it by force or by stealth, but there was no negotiating involved. Negotiation -- no. They believe negotiations are a win-lose proposition.

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What to Do When Your Side Hustle Overtakes Your Day Job—Tips from 5 Side-Hustlers-Turned Entrepreneurs

Success

There’s also the option to use flexible working practices to your advantage, such as negotiating fewer working days or hours.”. Anna Cargan was a family law solicitor who started a side hustle in the form of Buildabundle , a second-hand children’s clothing shop, and swiftly experienced the stress of an exploding side hustle. “It

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Employee Perk or Productivity Secret? Corporate Wellness Programs Deliver on Both

Success

All eyes are on workplace stress, as burnout numbers have peaked in recent years compared to the past. Stress, anxiety, depression and burnout are real and without a robust mental health and wellness program—I use the terms interchangeably—people will be far less productive and go on disability more often.”

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The role of emotional intelligence in effective sales leadership

Workplace Insight

The sales industry has long esteemed the virtues of sharp negotiation skills and strategic thinking. Emotional intelligence forms the basis of interpersonal interactions, essential in sales leadership. However, a growing body of research suggests emotional intelligence (EI) is a pivotal force behind sales leadership success.

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Designing with Insight and Intention: Uncovering Behavioral and Functional Needs

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Behavioral change — through the power of social cohesion — can create better team productivity, individual performance, engagement, motivation, learning outcomes, and reducing fear, stress, and anxiety. The workplace should be adaptable to remain relevant and nurturing so the people using it can thrive.