Has anyone ever warned you “Never go into business with a friend”? That advice might be relevant for some, but it can also prove restrictive. With the right friend and business partner, your venture can succeed—and maybe even enhan…
This story is part of Fast Company‘s Reinventing Education package. As millions of students begin school during a deadly pandemic and global recession, we’re highlighting the ongoing efforts to keep children safe in the classroom, educate…
This story is part of Fast Company‘s Reinventing Education package. As millions of students begin school during a deadly pandemic and global recession, we’re highlighting the ongoing efforts to keep children safe in the classroom, educate…
Although scientific research has historically highlighted the benefits of remote working—including a boost in employee morale, health and well-being, and productivity—that was before the pandemic. The research assumed that working from ho…
If there was ever a catalyst to reimagine the events space, the coronavirus is it.
Over the years, corporate live events have transformed to include celebrity speakers, VIP access, exclusive private dinners, mobile-first ticketing, and a wide assortmen…
Remember your coworkers? They stopped being three-dimensional people months ago and were replaced with fuzzy moving images that you talk over constantly because of lag.
Zoom burnout is a well-documented phenomenon, and we’re all feeling it. Hard…
As more people work from home, one feature of the typical workday appears to be changing shape: the humble meeting. This essential workday function, once carried out in conference rooms, cafés, or in the office kitchen, is becoming more frequent&#…
With so much time being spent at home, many of us are taking advantage of the benefits of e-learning. And why not? It’s a convenient, cost-effective way of burnishing our skills or developing new ones, all while safely quarantined at home.
Even …
For a decade, my company’s summer interns flew in from around the world to MongoDB’s New York City headquarters for an immersive mentoring program that serves as an important talent pipeline for our engineering team. But as the city becam…
Working remotely has imposed a new set of pressures, not the least of which is looking fully engaged and professional while working from home.
It’s tough to act businesslike when your dog is barking or your children are chasing each other around…
