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830 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -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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What matters most to staff well-being? An office window with mysterious and coherent views
July 12, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesWhen it comes to employee well-being, flashy perks seem less attractive for workers than a more basic but often overlooked one: a window with a good view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The college-to-corporate pipeline is facing extinction. Here’s why
July 11, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutesGen Zers are rejecting thankless corporate jobs and stifling college debt—and embracing the internet economy, this Gen Z cofounder says. His new venture, Whop, helps aspiring online entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why ‘customer obsession’ is the new customer service
July 10, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesIt’s time to expand ‘customer service’ beyond the call center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to ask better questions to solve any problem
July 09, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesIf you’ve reached a career inflection point or you’re unhappy with your job or frustrated by managing a team, take a beat and ask yourself these questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to fight procrastination when you’re self-employed
July 08, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesIn the past year, I’ve made progress on addressing the root cause of my distraction. Here’s what works for me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These 3 policies can help reduce burnout in the workplace
July 03, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesWorkers are burning out, and companies are feeling the consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to be more memorable at work—and get a promotion
July 02, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesIf your goal at work is to get promoted and to move up the food chain, then you need to be noticed by those who make decisions about promotions. That means your immediate supervisor, as well as the leaders above them, need to know who you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you’re struggling to find focus after vacation, read this
July 01, 2024 13:09 - 4 minutesFor the skeptics and lifelong multitaskers who insist they’re proficient and productive, multiple studies have been done to bust the myth that you can pull off the juggling act with aplomb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Initial results of several hotly-contested state Assembly primaries offered a view Tuesday night into which way the political winds are blowing for New York City Democrats — with most incumbents holding onto their seats and maintaining the status quo. "
June 28, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutesThese five tips can help you improve your email communication skills and ensure that you come across as sincere rather than cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Great Resignation is over, but workers still want to quit
June 27, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutesIn a new PwC survey, 28% of respondents said they were likely to switch jobs within the next year—up from 19% in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What to do when your boss is demoralizing your team
June 26, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesThere are steps you can take to maintain agency and steadiness at work, even when your boss constantly changes their mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to finally go on a guilt-free vacation
June 25, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutesIf you’ve been working during PTO, you’re not alone. But it can mean returning to the office more drained than ever. Here’s how to fight that temptation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to train your brain to embrace change
June 24, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesChange can be scary, but here’s how to embrace it and make it work for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can I ask a hiring manager to reconsider if I don’t get the job?
June 21, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutesIf you don’t get the job, you have nothing to lose by asking for feedback. It shows the desire to learn and will differentiate you from other candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What matters more to success, talent or hard work? A psychologist explains
June 20, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesThe relationship between talent and effort is rather more complex than people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to set boundaries at work, even if you’re new
June 19, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes“In the beginning of your career, you can feel invincible—like you can do anything,” says this expert. “But the brain needs rest and breaks to perform at its peak capability.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Burnout is leading more employees to turn down promotions
June 18, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutesNot all millennials and Gen Z workers are looking to advance in their careers, and some are actively looking to move down the career ladder, says this expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New study finds that hybrid work boosts morale—and profits
June 17, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesWhile many workplaces continue to grapple with the remote work debate, a new study may settle the discussion once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to succeed at work when you don’t get enough feedback from your boss
June 14, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutesMost people don’t receive meaningful feedback at work, but you can chart a path to success following these guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 hidden benefits of small talk
June 13, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesIt’s easy to assume that casual watercooler conversations aren’t important—or even that they’re a waste of time. Here’s why that’s incorrect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The conversations leaders should be having now to prepare for tough times
June 12, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesWhile it’s crucial to remain flexible and adaptable in response to unforeseen circumstances, starting conversations now to achieve clarity and alignment better equips us to tackle upcoming challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to improve your judgment at work
June 11, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutesIn his new book, Richard Davis argues that emotional intelligence is not the key to good leadership or decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our brains are lazy when faced with making a choice. Here are 3 strategies to expand your options
June 10, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutesWhen facing what appears to be a Hobson’s choice, here are three strategies to expand your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How can I improve my attention span?
June 07, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutesIf you feel your attention span has shrunk over the last few years, it probably has. Here’s how to regain your focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 steps to get unstuck when you’ve outgrown your job
June 06, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesAdmit it’s time to get unstuck. This is the first step in turning a potentially daunting realization into an opportunity for self-discovery and positive change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 things not to say when you’re looking for a job
June 05, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesThese tips can help you land the job you want and boost your career trajectory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to find the balance between telling it like it is and displaying good people skills
June 04, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesMore often than not, telling it like it is is not indicative of intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your company needs to pay attention to mentorship. Here’s why
June 03, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesMentors can be more important to a person’s development than leaders or managers are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How do I quit my job without burning bridges?
May 31, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutesRegardless of the circumstances surrounding your departure, it’s always a good idea to leave on the best terms possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways leaders can improve emotional fitness
May 30, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesEmotional fitness makes you better prepared for the pressure, stress, and challenge of leading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What does it mean to be an innovative company?
May 29, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesAt Fast Company’s MIC Summit and Gala, executives Deloitte, Pivot Bio, and Pfizer laid out what innovation means to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why won’t we take the PTO we have?
May 28, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutesLoads of research support the mental and physical benefits of taking time off work, impacting everything from your heart to your ability to be emotionally resilient, not to mention happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why your company should embrace the four-day workweek
May 27, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesAt Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies Summit, these execs from 4 Day Week Global, Kickstarter, and Public Policy Lab made a solid case for the four-day workweek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is the dark side of having too many habits
May 24, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesHabits are the building blocks of productivity. They help you effortlessly move through your day, accomplishing what you want to do without reinventing the wheel each time. Relying too heavily on habits, however, can come at a cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why more and more organizations are adopting the slow work movement
May 23, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesWe live in a world that reveres speed and worships breadth over depth. But a quiet revolution is brewing, and it’s called the slow movement (or specifically, the slow work movement). It’s gaining traction in the business world, especially among those looking for a sustainable path to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is how AI can help middle managers of the future be less miserable
May 22, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesPlaying the middleman between senior leadership and frontline supervisors has always been a little miserable, but the role reached a tipping point in the 2020s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's the future of the 32-hour and 4-day workweek?
May 21, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesThere has been a lot of buzz in recent years about reimagining the work day and work week, but not everyone agrees on how it should change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How do I become a better manager?
May 17, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutesBeing a manager is tricky because it can be hard to get honest feedback from your employees. But if you’re trying to improve, you are on the right path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why a leadership role may not be right for you
May 16, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesWe’re taught to aspire to work in management. But here’s why a leadership role might be wrong for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why you should ignore success stories
May 15, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutesIn his new book “May Contain Lies” finance professor Alex Edmans warns about the dangers of studying the success stories of others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 questions to overcome the fear of success
May 14, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutesFear of failure is natural. It’s a symptom of conscientiousness, and that’s a good thing. But fear of success is a malignant disease fatal to all your hopes and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 4 questions you should ask yourself before saying ‘yes’ to a job offer
May 13, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutesThe best job for your career growth might not be the most obvious one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why employees decide to go back to the office full time
May 10, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesThe return to office debate often pits employees against bosses, but some workers are choosing to go back to the office. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Watch out for these 5 red flags for remote jobs
May 09, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutesIf you’re looking for a remote gig, here are a few things to be on the lookout for—and hacks for assessing the company from the outside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your employees are freaking out over performance reviews. Here’s how to make them less stressful
May 08, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesStress hormones spike in the weeks before a performance evaluation. This chief people officer says this doesn’t have to be the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why we need fewer performance reviews—and more check-ins
May 07, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutesIn his new book, leadership expert Ashley Goodall argues that check-ins are a more personal way for teams to set goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Overcome the 4 barriers to building a “for all” culture
May 06, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutesEveryone should be involved in equity issues, from the CEO to the front-line staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why the cofounder of Axios is a big fan of cutting meetings
May 03, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesIn his new book, ‘Just the Good Stuff,’ Jim VandeHei shares his productivity tips, including taking frequent inventory of his company—and his own job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Employers are upping benefits, but 91% of new mothers still struggle with returning to work
May 02, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesIn a new survey from benefits provider Carrot, Black and Hispanic women report having a more difficult time navigating pregnancy at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to advance in your career if your boss is disengaged
May 01, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutesIs your boss hard to track down? Do they miss meetings, or just generally seem checked out? Here’s how to deal—without it hurting your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices