A new study suggests that much-maligned enterprise social media platforms can help strengthen connections at work—even if we find them tedious.
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Workers are slowly getting dragged back to the office but the RTO battle isn’t over yet
“I don’t think we’re going to get back to where we were pre-pandemic.”
How To Call Out Workplace Problems Without Getting Labeled ‘Difficult’
Learn how to address workplace challenges effectively and diplomatically. This guide offers strategies to solve problems without risking your professional reputation.
Why signing bonuses are becoming more common
Certain industries are offering one-time signing bonuses to try to sweeten job offers. Here’s why, according to experts.
Work-life balance is a myth. Here’s why I practice intentional intensity
Reasons why the ideas of work-life balance is a myth, and why we need to shift the focus away from eliminating stress to managing our energy.
DEI in the Trump era: What’s at stake for you and your workplace?
‘Fast Company’ staff writer Pavithra Mohan explains how Trump’s executive orders regarding DEI will impact you—and how companies can sustain inclusion
How to Fix the ‘Broken’ Entry-Level Employee Pipeline
Entry-level workers are less prepared for the workforce today compared with five years ago, a survey finds. Employers must prioritize onboarding and training.
Ask HR: How to Disclose a Romantic Relationship in the Workplace
Maintain professionalism when disclosing a romantic relationship with a colleague. Also, learn to navigate office politics as an HR professional.
5 ways employers can prevent employees from ‘revenge quitting’ in 2025
Revenge quitting isn’t just a series of isolated incidents, but a reflection of a deeper, systemic disregard for worker dignity.
Forget DEI, McKinsey says ‘diverse meritocracy’ is its workplace goal
The consultancy has long been a big advocate of formal diversity goals. But it has never put in targets or quotas, and has an “aspiration” of gender parity.
People Get Ready: The Challenge Of Building An AI-Ready Workforce
If you haven’t made AI a top priority—and with that comes the challenge of making your people as comfortable with AI as they are with texting—there’s no time to lose.
Workers with chronic illnesses struggle to manage health on job
Employers can do more to help workers with chronic health issues — and there’s a business case for doing so.
Donald Trump’s Pro-Union Labor Secretary
The nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer reflects MAGA’s working-class contradictions.
Startups are showering employees with wild perks, from MRIs to ‘pawternity leave’
As Big Tech cuts back on cushy perks, startups are offering everything from college funds for employees’ kids to ‘compassionate leave’ for breakups.