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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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May 15, 2024 • 10min
Why you should ignore success stories
In his new book “May Contain Lies” finance professor Alex Edmans warns about the dangers of studying the success stories of others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2024 • 7min
3 questions to overcome the fear of success
Fear of failure is natural. It’s a symptom of conscientiousness, and that’s a good thing. But fear of success is a malignant disease fatal to all your hopes and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2024 • 8min
The 4 questions you should ask yourself before saying ‘yes’ to a job offer
The best job for your career growth might not be the most obvious one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 10, 2024 • 6min
Why employees decide to go back to the office full time
The return to office debate often pits employees against bosses, but some workers are choosing to go back to the office. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 9, 2024 • 8min
Watch out for these 5 red flags for remote jobs
If you’re looking for a remote gig, here are a few things to be on the lookout for—and hacks for assessing the company from the outside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 8, 2024 • 7min
Your employees are freaking out over performance reviews. Here’s how to make them less stressful
Stress hormones spike in the weeks before a performance evaluation. This chief people officer says this doesn’t have to be the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 7, 2024 • 7min
Why we need fewer performance reviews—and more check-ins
In his new book, leadership expert Ashley Goodall argues that check-ins are a more personal way for teams to set goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 6, 2024 • 9min
Overcome the 4 barriers to building a “for all” culture
Everyone should be involved in equity issues, from the CEO to the front-line staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 3, 2024 • 6min
Why the cofounder of Axios is a big fan of cutting meetings
In his new book, ‘Just the Good Stuff,’ Jim VandeHei shares his productivity tips, including taking frequent inventory of his company—and his own job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 2, 2024 • 6min
Employers are upping benefits, but 91% of new mothers still struggle with returning to work
Exploring disparities in maternal care for Black and Hispanic women at work, the challenges of transitioning back to work post-pregnancy, and the importance of support services like group prenatal sessions and lactation consultants for working parents.
