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Hard Negotiations: Why a Softer Approach Yields Better Outcomes

Most business books push a singular narrative around negotiations: Go hard or go home. The advice is tied to the…

Can Uber Overcome Its Regulatory Obstacles?

Uber has lost its license to operate in London – one of its biggest markets globally – for the second…

Can We Get Social Media to Work for Society?

As debates rage over the need to regulate Facebook and other social media giants, a question that keeps coming up…

Forced Out of Your Job Mid-career? Here’s How to Prepare

Many mid- and late-career managers find themselves forced out of their jobs before they are ready to retire. A study…

What Will You Need to Retire with Safety and Security?

People are living longer. This makes retirement expensive and planning for it agonizingly complex. To make matters worse, stock markets…

Is Free Shipping Sustainable for Retailers?

Shoppers who ventured into stores on Black Friday, November 29, may have noticed significantly less frenzy than in previous years,…