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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.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 5min
4 strategies leaders can use to adapt to change
Here’s why the best teams are adequately prepared to make high-stakes decisions in critical moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2024 • 6min
3 application hacks that recruiters see right through
If you want to show that you’re a serious job applicant, avoid making these all-too-obvious mistakes, experts say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2024 • 7min
This simple solution helps attract great talent and improve productivity
Discover how job sharing can improve gender equality, work-life balance, and productivity in the workforce. Explore the dynamics of job sharing, including compatibility, boundaries, KPIs, time management, and communication, amidst a growing interest in flexible work arrangements.
5 snips
Feb 23, 2024 • 6min
3 surprising simple ways to generate trust as a leader
Exploring simple ways to generate trust as a leader, such as through predictability and consistency. Understanding the impact of trust on team performance, satisfaction, and commitment. Building trust through actions that reduce stress and enhance different types of trust.
Feb 22, 2024 • 6min
The job hater’s guide to finding more meaning in your work
Most of us need to work. We might as well find more meaning and fulfillment while doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2024 • 6min
How to enjoy working on a team more
Group projects can induce flashbacks to high school, where you got stuck doing all the work. Here’s how to make teamwork less miserable as an adult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2024 • 6min
3 things you can learn from your workplace frenemies
While you want to tread lightly when interacting with a frenemy, you also can learn much from them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2024 • 5min
Why leaders need to say ‘no’ in order to be successful
Here are 5 variables to consider when deciding to say “no” or “yes” to something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 16, 2024 • 5min
Despite rising healthcare costs, 48% of employers are doubling down on fertility benefits
A new report from Maven Clinic, and its expanded partnership with AT&T, make clear that fertility benefits are a major priority for workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 15, 2024 • 5min
This is the only time when it’s okay to check your email during a Zoom call
Multitasking can be rude, and it can affect your productivity. But there are a few situations in which it’s a net positive, researchers say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
