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.
Are micro-sabbaticals the answer to our work crisis?
5 mins; April 15, 2024
6 habits of instantly likable people
6 mins; April 12, 2024
Don’t fall into the trap of ‘get stuff done.’ Focus on these 3 things instead
5 mins; April 11, 2024
What to say when a coworker (or manager) gets laid off
5 mins; April 10, 2024
These strategies can help with dealing with a bully at work
4 mins; April 09, 2024
4 ways to make more effective decisions
5 mins; April 08, 2024
3 essential questions managers should ask themselves when delegating
5 mins; April 05, 2024
What do you say when you just don’t know the answer in a job interview?
5 mins; April 04, 2024
The emotionally intelligent leader’s guide to boosting employee engagement
5 mins; April 03, 2024
Why you should try to make every day an ‘away’ day
6 mins; April 02, 2024
79% of workers say anti-LGBTQ bills impact where they want to work
5 mins; April 01, 2024
Feeling unproductive and burned out at work? Try practicing intentional inflexibility
5 mins; March 29, 2024
Etsy and UPS have seen an ROI of more than 90% from childcare benefits
4 mins; March 28, 2024
How to tell your boss you’re unhappy at work
5 mins; March 27, 2024
How to learn to speak up at work more effectively
5 mins; March 26, 2024
GenAI and cybersecurity top CEO concerns in new PwC survey
7 mins; March 25, 2024
These are the 4 most common career crises
6 mins; March 22, 2024
You just got a promotion. Is your relationship ready for it?
6 mins; March 21, 2024
Experiencing conflict with your cofounder? Here’s how to solve it
5 mins; March 20, 2024
Bosses, your company is not as highly trusted as you think it is
4 mins; March 19, 2024
6 ways great leaders step up in the moment to inspire their teams
5 mins; March 18, 2024
6 women on what they learned about starting a business in midlife
6 mins; March 15, 2024
Forget the paycheck, employees really want a raise in emotional salary
6 mins; March 14, 2024
How to get better at setting boundaries
6 mins; March 13, 2024
5 things all good bosses have in common
4 mins; March 12, 2024
Salary transparency laws are most effective if they require this one thing, according to new research
5 mins; March 11, 2024
How to get your boss to take work off your plate
5 mins; March 08, 2024
How to build a realistic to-do list that will actually reduce your stress
5 mins; March 07, 2024
These 4 steps can help you handle your next rejection at work with grace
4 mins; March 06, 2024
3 ways leaders can ‘talk’ to AI to spur organizational change
7 mins; March 05, 2024
How to feel confident when talking to powerful people
5 mins; March 04, 2024
Why your RTO strategy might be neglecting neurodiverse workers
6 mins; March 01, 2024
Try these 3 influence-building exercises to forge more powerful alliances at work
8 mins; February 29, 2024
4 strategies leaders can use to adapt to change
4 mins; February 28, 2024
3 application hacks that recruiters see right through
6 mins; February 27, 2024
This simple solution helps attract great talent and improve productivity
6 mins; February 26, 2024
3 surprising simple ways to generate trust as a leader
6 mins; February 23, 2024
The job hater’s guide to finding more meaning in your work
6 mins; February 22, 2024
How to enjoy working on a team more
5 mins; February 21, 2024
3 things you can learn from your workplace frenemies
5 mins; February 20, 2024
Why leaders need to say ‘no’ in order to be successful
5 mins; February 19, 2024
Despite rising healthcare costs, 48% of employers are doubling down on fertility benefits
5 mins; February 16, 2024
This is the only time when it’s okay to check your email during a Zoom call
5 mins; February 15, 2024
Report: Companies that let people work where they want rank higher for workplace culture
5 mins; February 14, 2024
4 ways to motivate yourself as a leader—even when you’ve run out of steam
6 mins; February 13, 2024
3 habits of top performers at work
5 mins; February 12, 2024
How candidates can take control in an interview
7 mins; February 09, 2024
Winter isn’t the time for productivity. Do this instead
5 mins; February 08, 2024
Are your employees deserving or entitled?
6 mins; February 07, 2024
What doomscrolling does to your brain, and how to stop it
4 mins; February 06, 2024
3 common mistakes we make when trying to be likable
5 mins; February 05, 2024
3 key skills all great leaders will need in 2024
4 mins; February 02, 2024
Just 48% of U.S. employees believe their company cares about them
5 mins; February 01, 2024
This benefit is more sought after than remote work
6 mins; January 31, 2024
7 ways to steer clear of all that exhausting workplace drama
6 mins; January 30, 2024
How embracing a culture of experimentation can jump-start growth and innovation
6 mins; January 29, 2024
It’s not too late to create career resolutions for 2024. Here’s how to set yours
6 mins; January 26, 2024
Quiet workplaces are problematic. Here are 3 ways to fix them
5 mins; January 25, 2024
Here’s what it’s like to quit a job you love—and how to make it easier
6 mins; January 24, 2024
As waves of layoffs continue, here’s how workers can cope with economic uncertainty
6 mins; January 23, 2024
An ultimate guide to handling your stress in 2024
6 mins; January 22, 2024
4 science-backed ways to build trust as a leader
6 mins; January 19, 2024
How to ensure you’re not wasting your middle managers talents
6 mins; January 18, 2024
This is the single best thing you can do to be happier and more productive at work
7 mins; January 17, 2024
The ultimate guide to taking a sick day
6 mins; January 16, 2024
4 ways to stop zoning out in meetings
6 mins; January 15, 2024
3 habits the most successful communicators share (and how you can easily get them)
5 mins; January 12, 2024
How to embrace chaos more effectively at work
5 mins; January 11, 2024
Why we should be frustrated and bored more often
5 mins; January 10, 2024
​​4 questions to ask yourself to know if you’re committed to your job, or just interested
5 mins; January 09, 2024
It’s 2024, try this 3-point approach to make collaboration really work
6 mins; January 08, 2024
Why neurofeedback is the newest mental health hack among entrepreneurs
7 mins; January 05, 2024
5 science-backed tips to beat the postholiday slump at work
7 mins; January 04, 2024
3 labor market trends to watch for in 2024
6 mins; January 03, 2024
This is exactly when a ‘tough boss’ becomes a toxic leader
7 mins; January 02, 2024
Mental health matters in the workplace
5 mins; January 01, 2024
7 ways to influence and inspire your team
5 mins; December 29, 2023
How to navigate the seismic shifts in workplace rules and roles in 2024
6 mins; December 28, 2023
How to find motivation at work in 2024, no matter your job
4 mins; December 27, 2023
5 ways you can reframe failure at work
5 mins; December 26, 2023
The best thing you can do to set yourself up for a productive new year
5 mins; December 25, 2023
How managers can tackle the most common employee struggle
6 mins; December 22, 2023
5 ways a ‘coach approach’ makes you a better leader
6 mins; December 21, 2023
Follow this 7-point plan to help you succeed in your new leadership role
5 mins; December 20, 2023
4 ways to actually get work done
5 mins; December 19, 2023
3 clear signs that you might be a perfectionist
4 mins; December 18, 2023
Bosses, beware: These 5 behaviors give your employees the ‘ick’
5 mins; December 15, 2023
4 steps leaders can take to improve America’s broken healthcare system
6 mins; December 14, 2023
3 red flags that mean you’re an over-collaborator (and how to realign your team to deliver better results)
4 mins; December 13, 2023
How to handle a stressful workday—when seemingly everything’s going wrong
5 mins; December 12, 2023
‘Flextirement’ is the future of work
6 mins; December 11, 2023
5 tips to take back control of your time
5 mins; December 08, 2023
An ex-FBI agent explains how to recognize the power dynamics in a room
6 mins; December 07, 2023
This underrated leadership habit is crucial to success
5 mins; December 06, 2023
The 3 most common unforced errors that CEOs make
4 mins; December 05, 2023
Here’s how to get better at dealing with conflict
6 mins; December 04, 2023
What’s wrong with saying ‘I hope you are well’ in work emails
5 mins; December 01, 2023
3 ways to sound smarter in your next meeting
5 mins; November 30, 2023
3 ways therapy can help your career, not just your personal life
