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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.

5 things to know about toxic productivity—and how to have a healthier approach

9 mins; February 03, 2025

Want to land that job? Communicate like a CEO

6 mins; January 31, 2025

What’s wrong with saying ‘I hope you are well’ in work emails

8 mins; January 30, 2025

Job interviews are often full of biases. Here’s how to hire the best person

8 mins; January 29, 2025

What you’re probably getting wrong about workplace communication

7 mins; January 28, 2025

Want to boost your status? Show up as a likable badass

9 mins; January 27, 2025

How to stay out of workplace drama without alienating everyone

6 mins; January 24, 2025

Why managers should let employees ‘pitch’ themselves for promotions

7 mins; January 23, 2025

What can you do if your company is cutting DEI programs?

5 mins; January 22, 2025

How to find and harness your employees’ hidden talents

8 mins; January 21, 2025

Walmart is facing backlash from investors after cutting DEI programs

4 mins; January 20, 2025

Balance these 2 factors if you don’t want your emails to be misunderstood

9 mins; January 17, 2025

Leadership relies on balancing these two forces. Here’s a simple way to approach it

8 mins; January 16, 2025

9 reasons we put up with mediocre leaders

8 mins; January 15, 2025

How transparent is your company? Our index will show which companies silence workers

7 mins; January 14, 2025

Tired of the corporate grind? This is how to craft an exit strategy

7 mins; January 13, 2025

How to show up strong at work, even when you’re exhausted

8 mins; January 10, 2025

Why high achievers get overlooked (and what to do about it)

6 mins; January 09, 2025

5 red flags of your boss’s behavior you should not ignore

10 mins; January 08, 2025

3 résumé trends to watch in 2025

9 mins; January 07, 2025

How adopting real accountability can help your career

6 mins; January 06, 2025

LinkedIn is doubling down on AI features, but do they help job seekers?

6 mins; January 03, 2025

This is how DEI will change in 2025

5 mins; December 31, 2024

Make 2025 your best financial year ever (and have fun doing it)

8 mins; December 30, 2024

Job search 2025: Video résumés, social media and AI

7 mins; December 26, 2024

3 workplace trends that will define 2025

6 mins; December 24, 2024

Why playing it safe could be your biggest risk yet

6 mins; December 23, 2024

How a ‘blank page’ meeting can turbo-charge any project or goal

5 mins; December 20, 2024

Can entrepreneurship be a spiritual practice?

7 mins; December 19, 2024

4 leadership trends to watch in 2025

9 mins; December 18, 2024

How to ask your boss for more autonomy and flexibility

5 mins; December 17, 2024

Less than 10% of workers want to be on-site full-time. This is the future of remote work

14 mins; December 16, 2024

The 5-minute 5Qs Formula to better leadership

7 mins; December 13, 2024

Tough conversations are inevitable. Here is how to face them with confidence

6 mins; December 12, 2024

5 ways for leadership teams to move from chaos to cohesion

7 mins; December 11, 2024

3 investment strategies that will help you afford (and enjoy) that dream vacation

6 mins; December 10, 2024

7 strategies to turn ‘lone wolves’ into team players

9 mins; December 09, 2024

Why gaining power makes us out of touch with the people we lead

7 mins; December 06, 2024

Why coming in second place is a winning leadership position

7 mins; December 05, 2024

Rethink motivation: Why metrics alone won’t keep your team inspired

8 mins; December 04, 2024

Retirement saving and spending can be complicated. Here’s what psychology says

5 mins; December 03, 2024

How to deal with favoritism at work

10 mins; December 02, 2024

3 simple steps to create a positive environment at work

6 mins; November 27, 2024

82% of middle managers feel invisible—here’s why

9 mins; November 26, 2024

Stung by your boss’s comment? Here’s what to do next

5 mins; November 25, 2024

3 productivity habits that are actually toxic

8 mins; November 22, 2024

If you want to quit your job, here’s how to figure out your next career move

7 mins; November 21, 2024

More people are applying for business school, but not for the reasons you think

8 mins; November 20, 2024

Why you might not want to use AI to write your cover letter

4 mins; November 19, 2024

How Europe is fighting brain drain as talent goes north

9 mins; November 18, 2024

These hidden mindsets make it harder to work with others. Here’s how to tackle them

7 mins; November 15, 2024

How to be a great leader—even when you haven’t received any training

7 mins; November 14, 2024

How to stop people-pleasing and start setting boundaries at work

7 mins; November 13, 2024

A 4-point plan for managers to be better leaders of the teams they have

14 mins; November 12, 2024

3 ways to create a more useful to-do list

4 mins; November 11, 2024

This is why today’s leaders need a new playbook

6 mins; November 08, 2024

5 leaders weigh in on how to make pay transparency work

7 mins; November 07, 2024

Are nicknames appropriate in the workplace? Here’s when it’s okay to use them—and when it’s not

5 mins; November 06, 2024

What is emotional regulation? Three ways leaders can keep their cool in challenging situations

6 mins; November 05, 2024

How to break through a creativity block

6 mins; November 04, 2024

4 ways to hack your motivation and get more done

6 mins; November 01, 2024

How to write a rejection email that doesn’t suck

6 mins; October 31, 2024

Silent firing is the new quiet quitting

4 mins; October 30, 2024

The 3 most common leadership myths

8 mins; October 29, 2024

Don’t hire for skills and waste them. A manager’s guide to more effective work

6 mins; October 28, 2024

So you want to be an entrepreneur? 5 things you must have

6 mins; October 25, 2024

Why leaders should lead with empathetic pragmatism during difficult times

6 mins; October 24, 2024

How to ask for time off on short notice (and not get fired)

7 mins; October 23, 2024

This may be the antidote to the generational divide in the workplace

11 mins; October 22, 2024

How to refine your leadership abilities to become the boss your people

7 mins; October 21, 2024

3 Ways to respond to difficult questions you don’t want to answer

10 mins; October 18, 2024

9 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Get People To Respond To Your Email

9 mins; October 17, 2024

9 red flags to watch for in a job interview

9 mins; October 16, 2024

5 ways leaders can unlock their potential to inspire others

6 mins; October 15, 2024

10 tactics to try if you think your boss doesn’t like you

13 mins; October 14, 2024

How to deal with loneliness after getting laid off

7 mins; October 11, 2024

How to push back against a boss who gives you too much work

6 mins; October 10, 2024

Why the best workers generally receive useless feedback

5 mins; October 09, 2024

5 red flags that show you don’t understand your Gen Z employees

8 mins; October 08, 2024

3 reasons people don’t do what you want (and how to get them to)

5 mins; October 07, 2024

How can I be less negative?

5 mins; October 04, 2024

Why great leaders are also great listeners

8 mins; October 03, 2024

5 red flags you’re not operating at peak performance

9 mins; October 02, 2024

Here’s why most brainstorming sessions are a waste of time

9 mins; October 01, 2024

3 ways to unlock your potential at work

8 mins; September 30, 2024

How do I ask someone to be a reference and who should I pick?

4 mins; September 27, 2024

How to stop feeling embarrassed at work

6 mins; September 26, 2024

3 essential tips for hiring managers to level up their interviewing skills

5 mins; September 25, 2024

Is AI sabotaging the ‘September Surge’ in hiring this year?

8 mins; September 24, 2024

Yes, ambition can make you more successful. It can also make you happier

6 mins; September 23, 2024

Employees are sick of surveys. Here’s the ultimate guide for how to fix them

12 mins; September 20, 2024

How to work more efficiently, according a neuroscientist

7 mins; September 19, 2024

Could ‘unbossing’ fix our engagement problem?

6 mins; September 18, 2024

67% of workers plan to change jobs in the next 6 months. Here’s what would stop them

8 mins; September 17, 2024

Can thinking like a freelancer make your day job feel more meaningful?

6 mins; September 16, 2024

A definitive 3-step guide to giving negative feedback, according to neuroscience

8 mins; September 13, 2024

3 Ways to spot a ghost job listing

6 mins; September 12, 2024

4 ways to take on toxic colleagues—and win

6 mins; September 11, 2024

Why optimistic leaders create more productive and happier workplaces

9 mins; September 10, 2024

Why a 4-day workweek sets up an uneven playing field for workers

7 mins; September 09, 2024

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