Creating a two-way relationship is critical, especially considering that many knowledge workers today know more about what they are doing than their boss does.

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Struggling to find a work-life balance is a problem that plagues many workers, especially those who are self-employed.

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But, as new highways were built, and as the automobile manufacturers began closing plants, people with money moved to the suburbs, and many workers, especially African-Americans, were left stranded.

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Businesses have a responsibility to obey the law and not undermine American workers, especially when so many Americans are out of work.

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And, especially in today's economy where so many workers have been forced to retire early or have been laid off, we recognize that many Americans who have not yet hit retirement age often have an especially hard time finding affordable health insurance.

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Many older workers bristle at the idea of being mentored by someone younger, especially since they usually have many more years of career experience, says Sanghamitra Chaudhuri, a senior lecturer at Ohio State University who recently co-wrote a research report on the topic.

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Especially during these times of instability in the job market, many workers are putting in longer hours, so it's not surprising that the office desk has become the dining table of choice.

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But many make the same argument against legal foreign workers, especially in the fields of computers and engineering.

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But many firms, especially makers of cars and consumer goods, are laying off workers.

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