Category: negotiations

Looming Rail Strike Prompts 400-Plus Trade Groups to Urge Congress to Intervene in Stalled Talks

More than 400 groups have signed onto a letter asking congressional leaders to intervene in the ongoing railroad standoff that threatens to turn into crippling rail strike that could inflict billions of dollars’ worth of economic damage. The Nov. 28 letter (pdf)—addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), Senate…


How to Negotiate a Better Salary

Asking for a bigger salary isn’t the most comfortable situation for most people. Whether you’re interviewing for that dream job or have been employed at the same place for years, this is true. But if you know your skills are worth more money, asking for it is perfectly acceptable. But despite what you bring to…


British Officer: Taliban Not Halting Evacuations

A British officer in charge of Britain’s evacuation of between 6,000 to 7,000 people from Afghanistan says Taliban commanders around the airport in Kabul have not sought to disrupt the effort. Royal Navy Vice Admiral Ben Key says “pragmatic, tactical, low level” discussions have had to take place with the Taliban terrorists as they control…


5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Negotiations

By Kevin Leyes When we negotiate with potential business partners, we want to get the best value for our money and build a relationship that can bring further profit down the road. With a very careful, calculated balance, we can have the best of both worlds. The longevity of a business can be measured by…


US, Iran to Start Indirect Nuclear Talks Through European Intermediaries

The United States and Iran announced Friday that they would start indirect talks through intermediaries next week in a bid to get both countries back into an accord limiting Iran’s nuclear program, nearly three years after President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the deal. State Department spokesperson Ned Price called the resumption…