Welcome to “Pressing Questions” Fast Company‘s mini advice column. Twice a week, Deputy Editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions in less than one minu…
They learn how to take on three key roles: architect, bridger, and catalyst.
The past 18 months have been rough for American workers. Since late 2022, mass layoffs have hit several industries, most notably media and tech, as companies large and small seek ways to reduce costs in order to buoy profits.
Now a new report out fr…
Strikes and unions are growing in prominence. The economic and geopolitical climate is uncertain. Employees across industries are demanding better conditions and pay. And new technologies are poised to transform how we work.
All of these trends are …
When you’re on a Zoom call, especially one with a lot of participants, you’ve probably given in to the temptation of multitasking. Maybe you checked your email, scrolled social media, or made a grocery list. The virtual world can offer pl…
Leaders need to move toward putting resilience into action.
The U.K. needs to improve its tech skills pipeline and support local efforts to drive digital transformation if the benefits of technology are to be shared across all regions of the country, according to a new report.
The mixed public and private consortium will focus on safety, standards and skills-building for AI generally and generative AI in particular.
Working together can catalyze innovation — even in risk-averse companies.
Last year was supposed to be the year that workers returned to the office. According to a new report from hybrid work software company Scoop, at the beginning of 2023, 49% of U.S. companies required employees to work in-person full-time. But by the end…
