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The Bar Should Be Higher Than "Human": Elevating Workplace Standards
Basic decency is the floor, not the finish line. Here's how to raise standards that protect your people and build organizations worth staying for.
Read More →When Managers Burn Out Protecting Their Teams
Some managers don't explode. They erode. A story about the leaders who mask their pain to keep everything functioning—and why it's time to see them.
Read More →The $1,500 Question: Why Consulting Firms Are Revolutionizing Expense Policies
Forward-thinking consulting firms are turning expense management into a competitive advantage through better policies that respect their people.
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The $1,500 Question: Why Consulting Firms Are Revolutionizing Expense Policies
Requiring low-paid field staff to front $1,500 or more for work expenses is more than inconvenient. It’s a strategic risk. Forward-thinking consulting firms are turning expense management into a competitive advantage through per diem advances, low-limit expense cards, and faster reimbursements.
Inheriting a Bad Budget: How to Protect Yourself When the Proposal Wasn’t Yours
What happens when you inherit a project with a broken budget? In this field-tested guide, we break down how project managers can assess risk, reset expectations, and steer chaotic contracts toward realistic outcomes, without burning out in the process.
The Art of Pricing: How to Own Your Worth Beyond the Numbers
Still charging by the hour? You might be underselling your impact. This guide walks you through how to move beyond the time-for-money trap and price your services based on the real value you create, with tips you can use immediately.