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How to Negotiate a Salary (The Cut)

Don’t just call a number out of the sky. Know the range and then exceed the range because then you can negotiate down just a little bit.

How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger (Forbes)

Having starter sentences can help ease anxiety and awkwardness. Listen to the responses, respond in kind and enjoy learning about the other person.

The Next Generation of Office Communication Tech (Harvard Business Review)

New mixed reality applications can help companies cut costs and boost revenues [...] to create conditions for remote collaboration and innovation that are as good as, or even better than, in person.