Become a better negotiator by being prepared, talking about the process up front and asking a lot of questions before making an offer or considering concessions, writes author and speaker Eric Barker, citing research from G. Richard Shell, a professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Keep in mind that at the close of negotiations, you want the other party to be happy with the deal, and put it all in writing, Barker writes.

Everyone seeks some form of status, with some attempting to dominate others, although being warm, sincere and competent also works, says science writer Will Storr, author of "The Status Game." "It's really hard to imagine meeting somebody who was warm, sincere, and competent, and not thinking, 'They're amazing!'" Storr says.

Political disagreements at work are increasingly common, data shows, and companies where workers feel respected will navigate conflicts more successfully, 15Five Senior Vice President of Community Adam Weber says. Weber details three tips to quell disputes: focus on shared values, build relationships among employees and recognize the emotional toll of current events.

Meta's workforce of over 87,000 will experience layoffs in the thousands this week, sources say, marking the first such large-scale cuts in the company's history. While Meta continues to face increased advertising competition and rising costs due to its focus on Reality Labs, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that, at the end of 2023, he expects the company to be "either roughly the same size, or even a slightly smaller organization than we are today."

Of the nation's 10.7 million open jobs in late September, 2.1 million are in health care or social assistance, according to the latest job opening figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. An estimated 9.2% of all jobs in health care and social assistance were open.

Set aside the political or legal aspects of this story for a second and just think about the logistics. Superyachts are massive ... and they aren't built to be left unattended. Governments that have recently seized Russian superyachts are finding out the hard way that the vessels require massive crews (and lots of money) to maintain.

If you are someone who is following the United Nations' COP27 gathering that just got under way in Egypt, you might like this podcast. Luiza Demôro, head of energy transitions at BloombergNEF, joined SmartBrief finance editor Sean McMahon to talk about global energy transition trends and the state of clean energy funding in emerging markets and developing economies. Luiza also shared her insights on what to expect from COP27 and how the policies discussed in Egypt can reshape energy markets around the world.

COP27 jargon: There are a lot of acronyms being thrown around at COP27. This quick video explains what all the lingo means.