President-elect Donald Trump stunned the Pentagon and the broader defense world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary, tapping someone largely inexperienced and untested on the global stage to take over the world&#…
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 do I get…
A tested approach to DEI that creates lasting change.
On the rare occasion I’m asked to provide the business case for inclusion, I encourage leaders to consider the risks of not doing inclusion.
There are over eight billion people on the planet and we all need different things at different times. And …
With many industries hit by layoffs, 2024 saw a challenging job market, with some professionals experiencing longer than usual job searches and increased competition for positions. To navigate this market, job seekers are turning to AI tools to increa…
“I can fix the economy.”
“No, it’s my turn.”
“No, you had the last turn.”
“No, I didn’t.”
“Yes, you did.”
“No, I didn’t.”
Economic debate during the recent election cycle was a little like two second-graders arguing about whose gets …
As time speeds us through the early part of the 21st century, it’s easy to think of ourselves as advanced. In 2024, we’ve advanced enough to send 60 tourists to space, and yet a quieter, more insidious—and much less evolved—issue remains e…
Most great CEOs rely on a set of guiding mindsets. This checklist helps them turn mindsets into practices that can steer their companies to great heights.
A successful digital future depends on responsible use of AI. The EU AI Act marks a significant step in regulating AI systems and could serve as a blueprint for other jurisdictions.
The Fall 2024 Workforce Study from Slack found that employees might not want to discuss AI with their managers for fear of being perceived as “lazy.”
