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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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Jun 19, 2025 • 6min
Deloitte is fighting employee burnout with Legos
But experts say the real way to fight burnout is time off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2025 • 4min
Gen Z wants in-office sex to be a totally acceptable thing
38% of Gen Zers want private spaces at work to hook up because: work–life balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2025 • 9min
Why it’s perfectly normal (and good, even) to question what you do for a living
Think of your uncertainty as an opportunity, not a crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2025 • 7min
How smart leaders balance urgency with curiosity
Discover how modern leaders face the challenge of balancing immediate demands with the need for inventive thinking. The discussion dives into the tension between high-pressure environments and creative exploration. Case studies, including Volkswagen and Theranos, reveal the importance of introducing 'speed bumps' to foster a culture of curiosity and innovative problem-solving. Learn how a work environment that embraces exploration can enhance strategic foresight.

Jun 13, 2025 • 8min
Why getting revenge on your work nemesis might not be a good idea
The desire for revenge is natural, says this author and researcher. But it can be risky in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 2025 • 8min
5 things you’re getting wrong about sitting at your desk, according to an ergonomics expert
Simple, low-budget tweaks can help make desk work more comfortable, whether you’re in a corporate office or working from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2025 • 5min
How to think about retirement if you don’t have a traditional full-time job
The tactics—and the concept—may be radically different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2025 • 7min
How understanding how your brain works can make you a better leader
Five neuroscience-backed strategies for managing more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 2025 • 5min
Is it okay to lie (a little) on your résumé?
Lying isn’t necessary. Here are a few legitimate ways to redo your résumé in honest ways that will smooth over the things you might be tempted to lie about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 5, 2025 • 7min
How to rethink leadership to energize disengaged employees
Innovation and creativity come from helpful employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices