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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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How managers can reassure employees amid the threat of layoffs

Even if you can’t control the outcome, you can reduce uncertainty, minimize threat, and even create feelings of comfort and safety in an increasingly volatile world. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 202510 min

6 big mistakes job seekers commonly make

These mistakes can make the job hunt drag on—especially in such a challenging job market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 07, 20257 min

How to stay optimistic but avoid toxic positivity

Toxic positivity can actually make things worse—for yourself and others. Here’s how to steer clear of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 02, 20258 min

Afraid of AI taking your job? Make this mental change

It’s understandable to be concerned about AI’s impact on your career, says this expert. But there are ways to live with the uncertainty, and reduce your anxiety about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 01, 20257 min

Is your organization creating bad leaders?

We assume bad leaders are at fault, but poor organizations can set leaders up to fail. Here’s how to design an organization that lets leaders and employees thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 202511 min

The choice of personal sovereignty

In the strife around world events, we’ve forgotten the most important principle: We alone control our life experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 20258 min

How to deal with the office favorite

Don’t panic if you’re not the office favorite. There are still ways to make a good impression and get coveted opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 20256 min

The problem with Employee Appreciation Day

Making people feel valued and included isn’t a once-a-year undertaking. Here’s what really makes the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 20258 min

How to reframe anger at work to your advantage

Knowing when, how, and why to shape the direction and intensity of anger is no small feat. But it is within everyone’s power to learn how to manage their own and others’ anger more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 20258 min

3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation

No matter the situation or your role, don’t unknowingly sink your negotiations by using the wrong language. These phrases reveal your inexperience and lack of confidence in one sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 07, 20256 min

How to hire and retain Gen Z talent in 2025

If you want to attract and retain this generation of workers, it’s time to move beyond outdated requirements and offer flexibility and real growth opportunities. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 06, 20257 min
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