I can still vividly remember my first day at EY nearly 30 years ago. Back then, I was part of the young “new start class” that was so starkly different from the existing employees with our cutting-edge pagers and trendy single-breasted suits.
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Javier was recently promoted to lead his team. With the promotion came access to a content library of thousands of videos on the topic of leadership. “With all this information at my fingertips, I should quickly learn how to be a great manager,” Javie…
Ted Glaser hadn’t intended to start a lawn care company. For him, mowing lawns was a way to pay for college and have some spending money. “At one point, I realized I was making more than my teachers,” he says. It occurred to him he’d been “building so…
References are critical for job seekers. The best person to ask for that endorsement is your current boss. But that’s not always possible—particularly if you’re keeping your search private. You could also approach a mentor, a client, or someone you wo…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, businesses are continually faced with the question: Will AI enhance our capabilities or threaten our existence (or both!)? When I first encountered ChatGPT, my reaction was a blend of skept…
The emergence of gen AI is forcing data and AI leaders to revisit their data platforms. Companies that move now can position themselves well for the data-driven future.
Frozan Ahmadzai is one of 200,000 Afghan women who have the Taliban’s permission to work. She should have graduated from university this year in pursuit of her dream of becoming a doctor, but the Taliban have barred women from higher education a…
Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.It’s easy to take something for granted when it’s a daily (if not hourly) part of your …
You may be vaguely aware that the cost of college keeps rising faster than inflation, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready for the sticker shock when your kids start applying for schools. Currently, the average cost of a year of undergraduat…
Christopher Wong Michaelson is a philosopher with 25 years of experience advising business leaders pursuing meaning and providing work with a purpose. He is the Opus Distinguished professor and academic director of the Melrose and The Toro Company Cen…
