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Why Gen Z employees want to talk politics at work—and how leaders can handle it with grace
Political talk at work may feel risky, but in many cases, it also feels necessary. Here’s how to handle it with your youngest workers.
What is a micro-retirement? Inside the latest Gen Z trend
Burned out and ladened with debt Gen-Z is getting a jump on retirement by going on short unpaid breaks from work: “micro-retirements.”
How to understand the new work expectations of Gen Z
Gen Z is entering the workforce with different expectations. But leaders can adapt to younger workers without compromising their values.
5 reasons why the 4-day workweek is a win for everyone
Companies tell us they are maintaining or increasing overall productivity when they switch to a 4-day workweek.
What do I do if I feel like my boss is unqualified?
It’s annoying to feel like your boss is bad at their job. But it doesn’t mean you have to quit.
How to make ‘workcations’ work
How to make ‘workcations,’ aka, ‘bleisure’ work
How to address conflict at work
Addressing conflict at work is risky but can have a large payoff. Cognitive scientist Art Markman explains how to do this well.
Don’t hide that career gap on your résumé. Own it
Nearly half of U.S. workers have a gap on their résumés, yet many people still feel pressure to hide career breaks from potential employers.
Personalized employee experiences are the future of work. Here’s how your business can deliver them
Why personalized HR experiences are the future, and how businesses of all sizes and stages can do it, no matter their realities and budget.
3 ways to manage work stress
Stress can improve your work performance, but too much can reduce it. Here are three tips from a cognitive scientist on how to manage stress.
40% of Gen Z men are using AI to cheat at work
In a new survey 60% of Gen Z said using AI at work is helping them be more productive. However, almost a third admit to using AI unethically.
What should I do if I don’t want to be someone’s reference?
Like all awkward workplace conversations, a compassionate and direct approach is best. Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice
How leaders can change the ‘mattering deficit’ at work
Mattering is knowing you’re significant to individual members of a group.
Employers are still hiring recent graduates—just more cautiously
Only 21% of the 1,322 employers surveyed rated the current college hiring market as ‘excellent’ or ‘very good,’ which is a dramatic drop from 61% in 2023.