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Fast Company Daily
by Fast Company
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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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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940
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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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939
‘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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938
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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937
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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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
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Forget work-life balance. Try work-life mission instead
Work-life balance may be impossible. Instead, try to figure out your why so you can be present in each moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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933
Why stability might be the smartest career move right now
In an uncertain job market, constantly chasing the next promotion or opportunity can come at a cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to avoid decision fatigue
Not every decision requires 110% from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Are people in creative professions happier? It’s complicated
Engaging in artistic, creative work is good for our mental health. But for creative professionals, there’s more to the picture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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930
More than half of workers would take a pay cut for job security
New data shows that fear of losing a steady paycheck looms large in the minds of many in the workforce—so much so that they’re willing to make some sacrifices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trouble sleeping in a new place? You’re not alone
Here’s how to beat it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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‘Freizeitstress’: Why leaders struggle to switch off—and how to truly rest this summer
Physically away, but psychologically still at work? Here’s how to fix that and why it’s so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Employee happiness is climbing back from all-time lows
According to BambooHR’s recent Employee Happiness Index, the happiest companies lose 46% fewer employees than their counterparts with lower scores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The hidden problem with feeling ‘overworked and underpaid’
It’s easy to blame a broken system. The harder—and often more profitable—move is auditing your real impact, skills, and leverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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925
Do this for 5 to 10 minutes a day to improve your brain at any age
A three-year study with almost 4,000 participants shows there’s no upper limit on cognitive improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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924
Emotional resilience is becoming the most valuable skill. Here’s why
You need more than grit to survive and thrive in high-stress environments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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1 small behavior change improves your brain chemistry, according to 201 studies
It also makes you happier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to use AI to boost your creativity
This two-pronged approach can help you come up with novel solutions to problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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American workers are more disillusioned with AI the more they use it
A new Gallup poll indicates that Americans are more skeptical of AI in 2026, despite being more familiar with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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920
Generative AI could boost creativity, but only for some workers
New research suggests that LLMs like ChatGPT could shift the way people think on the job—with a catch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Is AI really a job killer? Some employers say they’re actually hiring more
A new report from ZipRecruiter suggests that some companies are adding jobs due to AI or plan to in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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When your job conflicts with your values
Whether you’re questioning a routine practice or confronting a serious ethical issue, knowing when to compromise, when to speak up, and when to move on is essential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Should you take that promotion?
Three questions to help you decide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This quiet workplace tactic is shucking headcounts without anyone noticing
A new survey reveals how smaller companies are using a stealthy strategy to pass vacated workloads onto remaining staff—and AI bots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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915
Men are more likely to consult AI for a pay bump
According to a new survey, the AI gender gap even shows up in how men and women navigate hiring and career decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to convince your boss to let you take a sabbatical
Taking one doesn’t just benefit you—it can benefit the company, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to turn LinkedIn intros into actual interviews
The secret: make it easy for others to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The cruel ‘loyalty tax’ blindsiding workers who stayed at their jobs for years
New survey data reveals why 5 or more years of company seniority leaves workers uniquely unprepared—and under-networked—for sudden head-count cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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If you do these 3 things, you have self-discipline
Getting up at 4 a.m. is not required. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why have people historically quit their jobs? The real reason comes down to 4 words
Employees are ready to leave if their boss fails in this crucial area of leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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909
The great AI layoff is turning into the great AI rehire
Companies that replaced workers with AI are discovering an expensive reality: Automation without human expertise often backfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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908
Four lessons in handling uncertainty from an ER doc turned CEO
John D’Angelo, CEO of Northwell Health and former emergency medicine physician, offers advice on how to deal with uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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At work, being creative is a luxury some workers don’t have
We’re often encouraged to think outside the box and bring innovative solutions to the table. But many organizations are set up to prevent most workers from doing so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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ADHD brains are prone to wandering. That’s a secret weapon in the workplace
New research suggests that certain ADHD traits could unlock greater creative thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The surprising reason smart people make terrible decisions
Intelligence is an asset. It can also be a trap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oscar Health’s Mark Bertolini on making ‘healthcare work for all’
A former CEO of Aetna and Bridgewater (and current chairman of the board of Verizon) brings his leadership philosophy to a challenger brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why we need more older female role models at work
Women over 50—and especially over 60—are still dramatically underrepresented at the highest levels of visible power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Gen Z’s meager job prospects may not have AI to blame
In a rough labor market, the youngest in the workforce continue to face the steepest uphill climb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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901
How to boost brain health at work in the age of AI
Six steps you can take right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to stay productive when the future feels uncertain
Economic volatility, AI, and shifting business priorities can make the future hard to predict. These strategies will help you manage anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AI couldn’t fix quality problems. So Ford rehired its most experienced engineers
In the last 3 years, Ford brought back 350 veteran engineers to train its AI tools and impart their institutional knowledge to younger workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The office doesn’t fix loneliness at work
New research from SkyeTeam suggests that employees working in person may feel more disconnected than their remote colleagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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California launches a statewide tracker to monitor AI-related job loss
The tracker and its accompanying report found no evidence of a statewide surge in layoffs among those working in highly AI-exposed jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As you approach retirement, take this simple step to protect yourself from unforeseen circumstances
What to consider when building up your cash cushion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The marketing funnel is dead. Here’s what replaced it
AI-native B2B buyers finish their evaluation before your sales rep says hello. The funnel is now fiction. Here’s what winning companies do instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How do you find a job that will make you happy?
Research suggests that lasting job satisfaction comes less from daily happiness than from meaningful work, personal growth, and a sense of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Workers are judging companies for their silence on LGBTQ+ issues
New data shows that at least 60% of workers believe support for their LGBTQ+ peers is a sign of an inclusive workplace for all employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to get out of a career rut
Four strategies to get your career moving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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