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Chicago PMI Crashes, New Orders and Backlogs Plunge to May 2009 Level; Service Economy Headed for a Slowdown?

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The PMI continued to feel the ill effects of general sluggish demand and lower energy prices, which have left their mark on Chicago area companies, along with the stronger U.S. Moreover, well above normal temperatures has impacted many businesses that rely on cold weather. The actual reading of 42.9 The actual reading of 42.9

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Returning to Work When You’re Grieving

Harvard Business

Others have a manager who gives us unofficial time off. My experience, as well as hearing from others who have lost people close to them, has helped me to think about ways to tackle common situations at work when you return after the death of a loved one. The death of a loved one can be devastating. Expect to be surprised.

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How to Handle Work When Your Child Is Sick

Harvard Business

But acknowledging that you and your child are both human, and therefore will become ill, is the critical first step to avoiding crises and undue stress. But acknowledging that you and your child are both human, and therefore will become ill, is the critical first step to avoiding crises and undue stress. Acknowledge and anticipate.

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How to Evaluate, Accept, Reject, or Negotiate a Job Offer

Harvard Business

” According to Lees, “you have more leverage” to shape your job description and improve your salary and benefits package “right after you are made an offer than you do in your first two years of employment.” Congratulations! You got the job. Now for the hard part: deciding whether to accept it or not.

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