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Fast Company Daily

Stories, tips, and advice on how employees, managers, and businesses are working smarter, all from Fast Company and all in less than five minutes each weekday.

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June 25, 2025 6 mins
When you’re job-hunting, you know the old adage: It’s all about who you know. But what if you don’t know anyone in your career path yet? Here’s how to start creating that professional network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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High-achieving workers have these things in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Early decision fatigue can lead to worse choices later in the day. But with the proper structure, you can drastically reduce mental overload—and set your day up for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Gen Z isn’t interested in the old nine-to-five grind. They want autonomy, meaning, and flexibility. Today’s leaders must learn how to deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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But experts say the real way to fight burnout is time off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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38% of Gen Zers want private spaces at work to hook up because: work–life balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Think of your uncertainty as an opportunity, not a crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The same forces that make curiosity essential—rapid change, complexity, and uncertainty—are the ones that systematically suppress it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The desire for revenge is natural, says this author and researcher. But it can be risky in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Simple, low-budget tweaks can help make desk work more comfortable, whether you’re in a corporate office or working from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The tactics—and the concept—may be radically different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Five neuroscience-backed strategies for managing more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Lying isn’t necessary. Here are a few legitimate ways to redo your résumé in honest ways that will smooth over the things you might be tempted to lie about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Innovation and creativity come from helpful employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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You can’t have successful collaboration without it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Spacious leadership is a management strategy that creates space for others to participate, make choices, and be their best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Follow this 10-step process to gather some momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this job market, talented job seekers are submitting application after application into what feels like a black hole. These strategies help you stand out no matter the conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Procrastination isn’t always a bad thing. Here’s when it can actually pay off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The “Clarify, Question, Redirect” approach helps you stay true to your values—without risking your job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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