In today’s high-pressure business world, demands like meeting sales targets and managing customer relationships are challenging enough. But for some workers, the real battle is surviving the toll of an abusive manager.
Toxic behavior from superviso…
I live in the Chicago suburbs and work in Nashville, where my employer, Vaco Holdings, is headquartered. Every week, I pack a bag, say goodbye, and hop on a 1.5-hour flight for most of the workweek. In total, I have been super commuting for over a dec…
The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players’ association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that have overtaken the sport.
Grant House, Sedona …
A group of high-profile ski racers and snowboarders, along with executives and board members, are challenging their sport’s governing body to reconsider a lucrative investment opportunity that could be worth more than $400 million.
The Intern…
In late September, an experienced pilot at low-cost European airline Wizz Air felt anxious after learning his plane would fly over Iraq at night amid mounting tensions between nearby Iran and Israel.
He decided to query the decision since just a we…
If you’ve ever participated in a race, then you know: there’s a difference between trying to run fast and trying to beat someone.
Humans are innately competitive and the psychology of that cuts both ways—if we’re winning, we’re propelled forw…
Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions.
Q: How can I d…
Although working conditions have improved steadily over the past century, workplace pressure is unfortunately rather common. The causes of pressure are wide-ranging, but major factors typically include excessive workloads, lack of support from managem…
In leadership, difficult conversations are often necessary, but that doesn’t make them easy. Many leaders avoid them, sidestepping potential conflict and hoping issues will resolve themselves. Spoiler alert: They rarely do. Avoiding these conversation…
Following up is an important part of communication, whether you’re connecting with a potential employer, checking in with a coworker, or trying to grow your network. However, it can be tricky to get right.
Many fear being too pushy, or …
