Fast Company Daily
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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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Aug 22, 2025 • 11min
Why people-pleasing happens and how to stop doing it
People-pleasing often develops to prevent others from being disappointed or upset and to avoid discomfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2025 • 7min
AI isn’t just replacing tasks. It’s replacing the office, the manager, and maybe even the mission
A new study details the technology’s far-reaching effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2025 • 5min
How to layoff proof your job
So far this year, companies have eliminated 800,000 jobs. Here are some tips for protecting yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 19, 2025 • 6min
Employers need help managing workers who are taking second jobs
A new survey of U.S. employees shows many are turning to additional employment because they’re under financial strain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2025 • 7min
How to make progress on your career goals when you’ve hit the midyear slump
A productivity coach offers tips for making progress when it feels like you’re stuck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 15, 2025 • 8min
6 fast ways to bounce back from a job rejection
The biggest career setback isn’t being told ‘no.’ It’s letting it stop you from trying again. Here’s how to recover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2025 • 9min
The only way to future-proof your career? Be more than one thing
We’re living in a time of unprecedented change in the workplace. Here’s how to succeed in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 13, 2025 • 7min
Why leaders should prioritize outcomes over hours
Focusing on outcomes over hours helps leaders build smarter teams, support Gen Z’s need for flexibility, and eliminate performative busyness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2025 • 9min
No one has office friends anymore. Why that’s bad news for employers
How to combat the ‘friendship recession.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2025 • 8min
Why being ‘too committed’ might just help your career
To break through to the next level in your career, business, or creative pursuit, healthy obsession—when wielded with intention—can do a lot for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
