Artificial intelligence’s recent rise to the forefront of business has left most office workers wondering how often they should use the technology and whether a computer will eventually replace them.
Those were among the highlights of a recen…
Asking for time off on short notice can be awkward, but sometimes circumstances are out of our control. Sometimes, taking a day off on short notice is the only option.
There are many reasons you might need a day off with short notice. Here’s …
Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, takes home anywhere from $30 to $50 an hour with tips included. But the uncertainty of how much she’s going to make on a daily basis is a constant source of stress.“For every good d…
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pa…
Criticism is never fun to get, because it reflects something that you could have done better. Even the people who are best able to take criticism constructively will feel a little pang when they are faced with an initial complaint about something they…
In today’s fast-paced and often unpredictable business environment, companies can longer rely on traditional top-down leadership. In its place, organizations are recognizing the profound impact of human-centric leadership—an approach characterize…
Imagine a world where your digital colleague handles entire workflows, adapts to real-time challenges, and collaborates seamlessly with your human team. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the imminent reality of AI agents in the workplace.&nb…
Keir Starmer’s first 100 days as UK Prime Minister have been, as the Associated Press writes, a “rocky ride.” But his experience can serve as a case study for the difficulties of leadership transitions.
Business leaders often need to navigat…
Some startups support grind culture by expecting employees to work 80 hours a week every week, and for every other part of their life to take a back seat until the work is done. Even some employees at enterprise companies are expected to be on email a…
We often talk about how difficult it can be when you have a toxic manager. Here at Fast Company, we’ve shared plenty of advice on how to handle a micromanager, or what to do when your boss is absent or neglects to give you important feedback. But boss…




