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The first quarter of the year is when many companies make decisions about their annual budget for training, workshops, conferences, events, and more. Sometimes managers will reserve spots as a benefit for their most talented employees.
However, it can often be a case of “first-come, first-served.” The employees who make early requests out of the budget …