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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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December 12, 2025 4 mins
Policies of endless vacation have skyrocketed in recent years. More workers are calling it a scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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People think they’re short on hours, but research shows they’re actually trapped in a distorted internal timeline shaped by stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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An expert shares the secrets to success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Here’s how to get it right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In a low-hire labor market, clinging to a current role—however unsatisfying it is—may seem logical. But there’s a psychological impact to feeling stuck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Just because the job market is rocky doesn’t mean the conversation shouldn’t happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Only 16 of the CEOs at the 1,000 biggest companies have HR experience. These experts explain why chief people officers are good leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The assumption is that more talent should always mean better results, but research shows the opposite is often true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Most workplaces still run on ‘early bird time,’ but research shows that nearly half of us do our best work later in the day. Here’s how night owls can talk about their biological rhythm with their boss in a way that boosts trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 1, 2025 4 mins
There’s potential danger in placing too much importance on your career, research shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Making people feel positive about themselves gets better results than negativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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People who drink coffee primarily in the morning had significantly lower mortality rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Like a good jazz ensemble, everyone on your team has different styles that can be harmonized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 25, 2025 6 mins
Each situation is far from one-size-fits-all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sometimes the smallest steps can make a big difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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November 21, 2025 10 mins
Listening and being humble are two key things to keep in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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From 2019 to 2024, the average number of minutes worked on Fridays fell by about 90 minutes in remote jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Early-career employees are building confidence through adaptability, community, and self-direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Six lessons that cut across both domains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Young people report both a pull toward independence and a push away from a challenging labor market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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