“I think it’s unfair to the consumer to pass those costs off to the consumer, because pricing is permanent,” Boatwright told Fortune.
Return-to-office mandates have been unpopular among all kinds of employees, whether they work for the private sector or federal government. Despite vocal discontent, companies have generally pressed on with these policies—often tasking human resources…
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 should I…
As one of the world’s leading charity auctioneers and a seasoned keynote speaker for companies like Goldman Sachs and Google, I have spent 80 to 100 nights on stage every year for over two decades. Since I am typically one of the last people to take t…
Some employees don’t just cause problems—they create them on purpose.
It’s an ordinary morning. You’ve woken up from what you thought was a blissfully restful night’s sleep. To ensure your body and mind aren’t playing tricks on you, you check the activity tracker that you’ve recently strapped on your left wrist. You hop…
If you’re searching for a job, you’ve probably heard about how important it is to tailor your résumé and cover letter, showcasing your measurable achievements, and incorporating relevant keywords from the job description.
These elements can make a…
Mercer Street Hospitality founder and CEO John McDonald discusses how he selects new projects while maintaining his stable of restaurants and bars in a notoriously challenging industry.
DARPA chose Diraq and Silicon Quantum Computing for the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, which will assess whether participating companies could create a useful quantum computer in under a decade.
Google, Meta, and Apple have all delayed launches of their AI products in the E.U. as a result of legislation, but experts say it is the price the bloc is willing to pay for its privacy and safety.
