as in compromises
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a cease-fire
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The treaty negotiations and signing took place in Ghent, Belgium.
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William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Starbucks spokesperson Gee said the coffee chain is asking unionized baristas and Workers United to return to the bargaining table to wrap up contract negotiations, which have been ongoing since April.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Starbucks has denied wrongdoing and faulted the union for breaking off negotiations.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
These will be high-stakes negotiations, mostly between two embittered belligerents in a war that has killed tens of thousands—and maybe hundreds of thousands—on both sides.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The United Kingdom, however, has not reopened the discussion — at least not seriously — in the eight years since its Finance Bill 2016 negotiations.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Salary negotiations can feel like a tricky game where the right strategy can make all the difference.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Incorporating these behavioral economics strategies into your salary negotiations can drastically improve your chances of securing a compensation package that truly reflects your value.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Social proof plays a significant role in salary negotiations, as people often look to the actions or opinions of others when making decisions.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Starbucks spokesperson Gee said the coffee chain is asking unionized baristas and Workers United to return to the bargaining table to wrap up contract negotiations, which have been ongoing since April.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Starbucks has denied wrongdoing and faulted the union for breaking off negotiations.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
These will be high-stakes negotiations, mostly between two embittered belligerents in a war that has killed tens of thousands—and maybe hundreds of thousands—on both sides.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The United Kingdom, however, has not reopened the discussion — at least not seriously — in the eight years since its Finance Bill 2016 negotiations.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Salary negotiations can feel like a tricky game where the right strategy can make all the difference.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Incorporating these behavioral economics strategies into your salary negotiations can drastically improve your chances of securing a compensation package that truly reflects your value.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Social proof plays a significant role in salary negotiations, as people often look to the actions or opinions of others when making decisions.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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