August 31, 2024 A psychologist explains the 5 most common sources of career frustration (and how to find work that works for you) Tessa West is a social psychology professor at New York University and an expert on interpersonal communication. She has over 100 academic publications and is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. … Continue reading A psychologist explains the 5 most common sources of career frustration (and how to find work that works for you)
August 04, 2024 What do good bosses have in common? Good leaders might look different depending on industry or role. But they have certain key traits in common, say experts. BY Julia Herbst Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week … Continue reading What do good bosses have in common?
July 14, 2024 ‘Bait and switch’ jobs are surprisingly common. Here’s what to do if it happens to you Is your new job different from what was advertised? HR and legal experts weigh in on your options. Corporate lawyer Jessica thought she’d landed her dream job as the lead legal counsel at a tech startup, … Continue reading ‘Bait and switch’ jobs are surprisingly common. Here’s what to do if it happens to you
June 02, 2024 This is how leaders can avoid the common trap of chaos Any workplace can fall prey to chaos. It’s up to leaders to put reasonable rules of conduct in place. BY Yonason Goldson You’ve just settled into your office chair one morning when you get called away for a not-so-quick conversation.? By the … Continue reading This is how leaders can avoid the common trap of chaos
May 28, 2024 Common image search results are overwhelmingly white, a new study finds Searches for common terms also yield younger-than-average ages in the image results. BY Chris Stokel-Walker Search engines are undergoing significant changes of late, with many users particularly worried that generative AI could introduce new biases into the results page. But a new … Continue reading Common image search results are overwhelmingly white, a new study finds
May 12, 2024 These startling statistics show how the ‘motherhood penalty’ at work is still way too common A survey released in advance of Mother’s Day reveals that two-thirds of moms have considered leaving the workforce due to the cost and stress of childcare. BY Shannon Cudd Becoming a parent changes a person. Priorities shift, and … Continue reading These startling statistics show how the ‘motherhood penalty’ at work is still way too common
April 28, 2024 4 common arguments against DEI—and how to dismantle each one These metaphors can help employees navigate criticisms of DEI jargon and reframe DEI as a tool that builds everyone up rather than tearing some down. BY Amira Barger As a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and communications practitioner, I often use metaphors to … Continue reading 4 common arguments against DEI—and how to dismantle each one
April 26, 2024 The 3 most common styles of toxic leadership The three most common forms of toxic leadership create self-defeating cultures that stifle innovation, undermine trust, and destroy engagement. BY Ryne Sherman Leadership is key to any successful organization. Leadership is not only responsible for the most critical organizational decisions, but also shaping the culture … Continue reading The 3 most common styles of toxic leadership
March 28, 2024 What venture capital and bootstrapping have in common This entrepreneur shows how founders can rethink their mindset to networking and raising capital. BY Nacho De Marco In 2009, my friend Paul and I decided to start a company. We’ve both worked as software developers and project leaders for large companies, and we … Continue reading What venture capital and bootstrapping have in common
March 14, 2024 These are the 4 most common career crises Navigating obstacles is a crucial part of any successful career. BY David Oxley and Helmut Schuster Fifty years ago, we handwrote job applications and mailed them in envelopes. Twenty-five years ago, we emailed Word document résumés to recruitment agencies. Today, we work on our personal … Continue reading These are the 4 most common career crises
