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WeWork Accused of Dodging Millions in Rent

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In a recent court filing , as first reported by BisNow , the withholding of rent payments is being cited as a negotiation tactic used by WeWork to put pressure on landlords during lease negotiations — potentially violating U.S. bankruptcy code, which doesn’t allow companies to ignore rent payments.

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New York City Tests Four-Day Workweek Pilot for City Employees

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According to the city’s official announcement, the pilot program was organized in collaboration with the flexible work committee established in its DC 37 contract agreement. The approach was designed to ensure employees continue to work the same number of hours as in a traditional five-day workweek.

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SoftBank Faces Legal Heat as WeWork’s Creditors Seek Recovery Amid Bankruptcy Fears

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The committee accuses SoftBank and a coalition of creditors, who hold 62% of WeWork’s unsecured notes, of orchestrating a debt restructuring in May 2023. The ongoing WeWork struggles are reshaping the coworking sector by creating opportunities for many of its top competitors.

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Starbucks And A Labor Union Are In Disagreement

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What’s going on: Despite the backlash for its stance against unionizing, Starbucks disclosed that the labor union representing some of its establishments declined to attend physical bargaining sessions and instead asked for hybrid negotiations. Starbucks Workers United, a union which represents thousands of U.S.

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WeWork Noteholders Furious Over Lack Of Bankruptcy Progress

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An ad hoc group of WeWork’s noteholders has expressed their ongoing frustration over the perceived stagnation in the company’s bankruptcy case, highlighting the absence of negotiations and any significant progress since they agreed to a hearing adjournment 10 weeks ago. According to a report published by Pitchbook , the group has criticized WeWork’s (..)

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DNA of a Star Assistant™ by Joan Burge

Office Dynamics

The conference committee asked that I include some information on research I did in an article I wrote called The DNA of a Star Assistant™. Then add advanced competencies such as negotiating, persuading, presenting, problem solving. I am putting the finishing touches on a speech I am giving next week to 250+ executive assistants.

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10 Tips for Planning a Successful Event

Jen Lawrence

Create a Planning Committee. The planning committee should consist of co-planners and decision-makers. The first will be for the planning committee and include a meeting schedule and status update communications. Don’t be afraid to negotiate. The biggest negotiation mistake in event planning is focusing solely on price.

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