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Fast Company Daily
Stories, tips, and advice on how employees, managers, and businesses are working smarter, all from Fast Company and all in less than five minutes each weekday.
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- Fast Company Daily
No one knows how to dress for work anymore—even executives
After years of remote work and relaxed dress codes, the RTO era has unleashed a wardrobe dilemma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How ‘deep reading’ can cure your brain rot
Smartphones, AI, and internet overload wreck cognitive functions. But reading more—and changing how we read—could be the balm. Learn more about your ad…
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The only thing you can buy that’s guaranteed to make you happier, backed by science
The only catch? You need to have a plan for what you just purchased, and follow through on that plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Stop climbing the wrong career mountain
A former Morgan Stanley wealth manager on the true definition of wealth—and how to obtain it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Why taste, conviction, foresight, and courage are the traits we need in the age of AI
When intelligence is cheap, the human edge becomes priceless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What not to do as a CEO pushing AI? Call your workers ‘losers’
A report from 404 Media reveals how Proton’s CEO is pressuring employees into using AI to work more quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Skilled trade jobs still have a stigma. That’s a problem for everyone
From infrastructure to manufacturing, these positions are vital to our society. It’s time to treat them as the rewarding, important careers they are. Learn…
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How to make a big ask of your boss
It can feel intimidating, but approaching it the right way can benefit all involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Are we raising the first generation of kids who don’t have to figure things out?
Here’s how to maximize AI’s benefits and minimize its harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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9 CEOs tell us how they manage time
Today’s chief executives say customers and their direct reports are top priorities, but data tells a different story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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These ‘everywhere millionaires’ reveal a hidden engine of American wealth
The richest Americans aren’t all tech founders, celebrities, or Wall Street titans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why quitting your job might be your best decision yet
Knowing when to walk away from a goal that no longer serves us can free up the time, energy, and opportunity we need to build something better. Learn more…
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Make your life bigger than your job
When a difficult job shattered my confidence, writing gave me a sense of purpose that work couldn’t. That’s why I still make time for projects outside my…
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Why you should assign a theme to each workday
For a solopreneur, switching between tasks carries unique costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to avoid being a ‘meat proxy’ when you use AI
AI can make us faster, but there’s a line between using it as a thought partner and completely surrendering our judgment. Learn more about your ad choices…
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‘Parallel work’: How holding down multiple jobs at once shed its taboo
Keeping secret roles on the side used to be a no-no. But it’s becoming increasingly popular—and normalized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Learning faster with AI is making you worse at remembering
Here’s how to preserve your thinking power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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38 Percent of U.S. adults are estranged from family. The workplace is feeling it
Family drama doesn’t always clock out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The best and worst questions to ask at the end of a job interview
5 science-backed tips for mastering the art of impression management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The hidden privilege of uninterrupted time
It shouldn’t be afforded to just one parent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Want to improve your time management? Lower your expectations
Life is messy. Accept it. Plan for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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These costly recruiter and résumé writer scams are targeting executives
Here’s what to do to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5 small-business ideas you can start from home
Your home address can double as the base for your small business with these five ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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As companies spend more on AI, many spend less on workers
Some employers support talent as they onboard AI, but others are taking what they can from staffing budgets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Does your workforce have a happiness problem?
Sometimes, a small change can be the catalyst for transforming your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AI companies are banking on this job title
OpenAI and Anthropic have popularized the term ‘member of technical staff,’ rendering it the hot new moniker for AI’s best and brightest. Learn more about your…
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Your best career contacts could be the people you barely know
The people on the edges of your network can offer the fresh information and connections that lead to your next opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Do you need a new job or do you need a break?
Five questions to ask yourself before you quit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to train yourself to be a doer when you’re an overthinker
Don’t let the negative loop in your brain stop you from taking action toward your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to crush a ‘stepping stone’ job you know you won’t keep
Some roles are rungs on the ladder to your broader ambitions. Experts have advice on how to navigate them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How to reclaim your ambition
You may not control the economy or your employer, but you can decide what you need from work and create a strategy for building the life you want. Learn more…
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This is what your highest performers really want
New research from Cornell University shows that the way companies allocate upskilling opportunities can prove fraught—and spark discontent among…
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Tired of being ghosted? Here’s some expert advice
Radio silence has many job applicants existentially rattled about their desirability in the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How to handle being blamed for something that isn’t your fault
There’s a difference between taking responsibility for your team and becoming the scapegoat for someone else’s mistake. Knowing which situation you’re in…
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Want a promotion? Your performance counts but your behavior counts more
5 leadership behaviors your bosses notice before they promote you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The workplace has an optimism crisis. Here’s why that matters
A positive outlook has been linked to a wide range of desirable business and health outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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I use AI to save time. So why am I working more?
The promise of AI is fewer tasks and more freedom. Instead, many of us are using the time we save to take on even more work. Learn more about your ad choices…
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How to figure out which advice is worth taking
Advice is everywhere, but the right advice can shape your career. Here are 3 tips for sorting the wheat from the chaff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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New ‘LinkedIn for government’ helps Americans get into public service
The platform launched to help laid-off federal workers transition to state and local jobs, but is now open to all—no public sector experience required. Learn…
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Sabbaticals are a powerful retention tool. Here’s the research to prove it
To help keep employees longer, let them leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to use humor at work effectively
Here’s how to do it without making yourself or anyone else the punchline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This career skill is extremely underrated
In a challenging job market, being someone interesting can be a career advantage. However, what it takes to be interesting is counterintuitive. Learn more…
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America has millions of open jobs. So why can’t people find work?
Companies are hiring. Workers are searching. The gap is the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why your boss tunes you out
4 simple steps to ensure your next presentation grabs leadership’s attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5 neuroscience-backed ways to make meetings less painful and more productive
‘We have become too accepting of meetings that waste time.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Want to improve your performance? Focus on this
The ability to rest may be just as important as the ability to focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The productive 8-hour workday is a myth, and we need to stop believing it
Not all hours—and work—are created equal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How friction can spark creativity at work
Think getting ahead is all about people-pleasing? Think again. Disagreements may actually help you create better on the job. Learn more about your ad choices…
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5 proven ways to turn disinterest into a job offer
Bring this approach into your own job search to up your chances of an offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5 side-hustle businesses that can generate up to six figures
These side-hustle ideas have surprisingly high earning potential, with enough room to grow into a full-time business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The New Burnout isn’t about working too much. It’s about working without meaning
Employees don’t want to work for a company that just appreciates them; they want to do work that they feel has value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Gen Z is entering work in a confidence crisis. Employers need a new playbook
Confidence isn’t a luxury. It’s a requirement for performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How delayed gratification can make achieving goals faster
‘It’s like exercise: You definitely see benefits from it,’ says one psychologist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Science tells us what you should do right after waking up, and how it shapes your entire day
Don’t outsource your morning to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Job recruiters are failing Gen Z job seekers
Constant ghosting, sloppy interviews, and dismissive attitudes make finding a job a struggle for the workforce’s youngest. Learn more about your ad choices…
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‘So, what do you do?’ How to perfect your personal-brand elevator pitch
An expert offers three proven strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to make sure you don’t outlive your money
The only thing worse than dying before you can enjoy retirement is outliving the money you’ve spent a lifetime saving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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What to do when there’s too much information, and you don’t know who to trust
We’re no longer short on information. Today, our problem is an abundance of information and an inability to distinguish fact from fiction. Learn more about…
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How to get your attention span back
In a world with endless emails, DMs, alerts, and notifications, it can feel impossible to concentrate. Here’s how you can rebuild your attention span. Learn…
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How to ask people for help landing a job and actually get a response
3 asks you should make and how to improve your chances of getting a positive answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices