The New Way We Work

How labor leaders and workers across industries are asserting the rights and protections for human employees in the face of increasing automation.

There are a lot of variables, like timing and budget, that don’t have much to do with how good you are at your job. Still, here’s the best way to set yourself up for success.

If both employees and leadership think performance reviews are broken, could artificial intelligence be the magic bullet that fixes it? We get answers.

Liz Fleming, the founder of a nonprofit performing arts company, shares her insights on the challenges of ageism in the workplace, particularly as a young woman in a leadership role. She discusses the stereotypes that hinder young professionals, detailing her personal experiences of navigating generational and gender biases. Liz emphasizes the importance of adaptability and open conversations to dismantle ageist assumptions and promote inclusivity. Her anecdotes reveal the complexities of power dynamics and the need for respect across all age groups in professional settings.

On this week’s episode of The New Way We Work, we explain how both companies and employees should prepare for a fast-paced digital transformation.

Joe Thomas, co-founder and head of product at Loom, dives into the transformative power of asynchronous work. He highlights how this approach enhances communication and efficiency in teams, especially post-COVID. Joe discusses the challenges of hybrid workforces and the significance of video communication in reducing meetings. The integration of AI in enhancing remote collaboration is also explored, showcasing how technology fosters trust and culture while improving problem-solving among geographically dispersed teams.

On the latest episode of The New Way We Work, AI ethicist Dr. Kerry McInerney explains what AI tools job seekers are likely to encounter and how both hiring managers and candidates can work with new technology

Like it or not, artificial intelligence is very likely going to be a part of your workplace reality. In fact, it might be already. And on the next several episodes of The New Way We Work, we're going to explore how AI is already changing our jobs and what we can expect in the future — both the good and the bad. New episodes every other Monday starting February 3rd.

Alabama’s ecosystem of innovation is built on the strength of its entrepreneurs, workforce, policymakers, and community leaders. Leading economic development at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Carter Wells has long worked at the intersection of these stakeholders, fueling innovation, collaboration, and impact across 45 biotech companies in the state. In this custom episode, learn how Carter connects Alabama’s best institutions, organizations, and people behind HudsonAlpha’s mission — and how Alabama creates an ecosystem for this mission to thrive.

For the past five years, Fast Company has published the annual Queer 50, a list of the most influential LGBTQ leaders in business, tech, and beyond. The list is a celebration of queer representation and influence in the highest ranks of business. Honorees include those working on addressing the most relevant topics of our time, including responsible AI, trans rights, healthcare, and the future of work. In this episode, we wanted to hear from some of our Queer 50 honorees about the strengths that enable their best work and what inspires them to work through challenges. To read more detailed profiles of 2024’s Queer 50 honorees, go to fastcompany.com/queer-50.