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A viral TikTok saga of an employee who moved into his cubicle puts the spotlight on living wages

3 things you’re doing wrong when you try to plan for the future

The fascinating history of shopping and its influence on how we buy stuff today

‘Black Madison Ave’ should be a wake-up call to all corporate leaders

‘Black Madison Ave’ should be a wake-up call to all corporate leaders

5 simple Alexa commands for a more productive morning

5 simple Alexa commands for a more productive morning

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03.19.22 | 7:00 am

‘Black Madison Ave’ should be a wake-up call to all corporate leaders

‘Black Madison Ave’ should be a wake-up call to all corporate leaders

03.19.22 | 7:00 am

A viral TikTok saga of an employee who moved into his cubicle puts the spotlight on living wages

A viral TikTok saga of an employee who moved into his cubicle puts the spotlight on living wages

03.18.22 | 10:05 am

Savage X Fenty IPO: 3 reasons why Rihanna’s lingerie brand could be a smart bet for investors

03.18.22 | 8:05 am

Omicron BA.2 update: This CDC tracker and map shows where ‘stealth’ variant is spreading in the U.S.

Omicron BA.2 update: This CDC tracker and map shows where ‘stealth’ variant is spreading in the U.S.

03.18.22 | 6:30 am

These 5 states were designed to act as America’s ‘nuclear sponge’

These 5 states were designed to act as America’s ‘nuclear sponge’

03.17.22 | 3:45 pm

Confused about Daylight Saving Time? See how your life could change when it’s forever

Confused about Daylight Saving Time? See how your life could change when it’s forever

03.17.22 | 2:57 pm

Poll: If you tweet often, you’re probably not there to hear other points of view

Poll: If you tweet often, you’re probably not there to hear other points of view

03.17.22 | 1:51 pm

Toilet demon or courage? Duolingo wants to fix your terrible foreign-language tattoos

Toilet demon or courage? Duolingo wants to fix your terrible foreign-language tattoos

03.17.22 | 1:35 pm

Sign of the times: Klarna lets you pay for gas in installments

Sign of the times: Klarna lets you pay for gas in installments

03.17.22 | 7:55 am

Ukraine legalizes cryptocurrencies after receiving tens of millions to fight Russia

Ukraine legalizes cryptocurrencies after receiving tens of millions to fight Russia

03.17.22 | 6:00 am

What happened to Starbucks? How a progressive company lost its way

What happened to Starbucks? How a progressive company lost its way

03.16.22 | 12:05 pm

How do you lead a company through the worst of times? Just ask the CEO of Cirque du Soleil

How do you lead a company through the worst of times? Just ask the CEO of Cirque du Soleil

03.16.22 | 11:38 am

‘Flooded with our blood’: Zelenskyy urges all American companies to leave Russia now

‘Flooded with our blood’: Zelenskyy urges all American companies to leave Russia now

03.16.22 | 8:31 am

Day traders take note: ‘Slow’ stock analysts are better at their jobs

Day traders take note: ‘Slow’ stock analysts are better at their jobs

03.16.22 | 7:10 am

Mark Zuckerberg announces NFTs are coming to Instagram soon

Mark Zuckerberg announces NFTs are coming to Instagram soon

03.16.22 | 6:00 am

Warby Parker and The Black List want to find the next great screenwriters and playwright

Warby Parker and The Black List want to find the next great screenwriters and playwright

03.15.22 | 6:36 pm

Parent of transgender child confronts Scott Galloway at SXSW about his cross-dressing

Parent of transgender child confronts Scott Galloway at SXSW about his cross-dressing

03.15.22 | 2:42 pm

Remember moderates? They’re almost all gone

Remember moderates? They’re almost all gone

03.15.22 | 1:50 pm

Unusual lawsuit aims to hold Shell directors personally responsible for climate failures

Unusual lawsuit aims to hold Shell directors personally responsible for climate failures

03.15.22 | 10:15 am

Mark Cuban, Charlie Sheen, and the creators of ‘Entourage’ are teaming up to sell you an NFT

Mark Cuban, Charlie Sheen, and the creators of ‘Entourage’ are teaming up to sell you an NFT

A viral TikTok saga of an employee who moved into his cubicle puts the spotlight on living wages

A viral TikTok saga of an employee who moved into his cubicle puts the spotlight on living wages

News

3 things you’re doing wrong when you try to plan for the future

3 things you’re doing wrong when you try to plan for the future

The fascinating history of shopping and its influence on how we buy stuff today

The fascinating history of shopping and its influence on how we buy stuff today

‘Black Madison Ave’ should be a wake-up call to all corporate leaders

‘Black Madison Ave’ should be a wake-up call to all corporate leaders

5 simple Alexa commands for a more productive morning

5 simple Alexa commands for a more productive morning

Sick of constant sirens and construction noise? This sleek window gadget could block it out

Sick of constant sirens and construction noise? This sleek window gadget could block it out

Ukraine is a turning point for the Kremlin’s internet tactics

Ukraine is a turning point for the Kremlin’s internet tactics

These 5 states were designed to act as America’s ‘nuclear sponge’

These 5 states were designed to act as America’s ‘nuclear sponge’

3 reasons not to bring your authentic self to work

3 reasons not to bring your authentic self to work

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The 10 most innovative dining companies of 2022

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The 10 most innovative dining companies of 2022

How Populous built the world’s first net-zero arena while preserving Seattle’s skyline

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How Populous built the world’s first net-zero arena while preserving Seattle’s skyline

The 10 most innovative food companies of 2022

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The 10 most innovative food companies of 2022

The 10 most innovative wellness companies in 2022

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The 10 most innovative wellness companies in 2022

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‘Black Madison Ave’ should be a wake-up call to all corporate leaders

Seven Black execs discuss their experiences, and how much work major ad agencies still have to do to dismantle that industry’s systemic racism.

‘Black Madison Ave’ should be a wake-up call to all corporate leaders

A viral TikTok saga of an employee who moved into his cubicle puts the spotlight on living wages

A Seattle employee moved into his office because he says he couldn’t afford rent. It lasted four days before he was “evicted” and eventually fired.

A viral TikTok saga of an employee who moved into his cubicle puts the spotlight on living wages

How AI helped deliver cash aid to many of the poorest people in Togo

Using machine learning to parse through mobile phone data, researchers could quickly identify those living on less than $1.25 per day, and target them for direct cash transfers.

How AI helped deliver cash aid to many of the poorest people in Togo

The fascinating history of shopping and its influence on how we buy stuff today

From pop-ups to fast fashion to same-day delivery, every retail innovation is reminiscent of one that came before.

The fascinating history of shopping and its influence on how we buy stuff today

This is how “bad” can be the first step to “good”

Knowing when to slack off and ship “bad” work is another skill altogether, because that frees up your energy to do “good” work.

This is how “bad” can be the first step to “good”

3 things you’re doing wrong when you try to plan for the future

Amy Webb, Faith Popcorn, and Rita McGrath offer a three-step process to help avoid pitfalls many make when they try to plan for the future.

3 things you’re doing wrong when you try to plan for the future

5 simple Alexa commands for a more productive morning

Check your calendar, tackle your to-do list, time your commute perfectly, and more with these helpful Alexa commands.

5 simple Alexa commands for a more productive morning

The Keurig of cocktails is surprisingly satisfying to use

The Bartesian Cocktail Maker does exactly what it needs to, making cocktails appear with the press of a button and winning over skeptics.

The Keurig of cocktails is surprisingly satisfying to use

This game crowdsources cyberattacks against Russian websites

The “Play for Ukraine” game, developed by IT pros in Lviv, crowdsources and gamifies DDOS attacks on Russian websites. It’s already racking up successes.

This game crowdsources cyberattacks against Russian websites

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My resolution for 2022: Make justice normal

As leaders, we must ask ourselves, “What is our legacy? What will the people of tomorrow think of our actions yesterday and today?”

My resolution for 2022: Make justice normal

How to build capacity for innovation

Tim Brown is the chair of IDEO, the iconic Palo Alto-based design firm. In this episode of the ‘New Human Movement,’ Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini discuss how to build a deep capacity for innovation in our organizations.

How to build capacity for innovation

McDonald’s responds to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

McDonald's have committed to continue paying its 62,000 employees, and keeping its Ronald McDonald House Charities running after closing all of its 847 stores in Russia. This is Fast Company’s Brand Hit and Miss of the Week.

McDonald’s responds to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Why supporting the gig economy is important to the Most Innovative Companies list

Amy Farley, Fast Company’s senior editor and cocreator of The Most Innovative Companies list, sits down with Yasmin Gagne to discuss the trends within the dining industry as well as companies located in Asia Pacific.

Why supporting the gig economy is important to the Most Innovative Companies list

Products made by Black entrepreneurs are not just for Black people

Fifteen Percent Pledge is No. 23 on Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2022. The pledge is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that encourages retailers to pledge at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. Since 2020, Fifteen Percent Pledge has partnered with over 28 retailers and has shifted almost $10B of revenue to Black-owned businesses. Chris Denson spoke with founder and CEO Aurora James and executive director LaToya Williams-Belfort about their success, as well as the chief merchandising officer at Ulta Beauty, which was one of the first retailers to take the pledge.

Products made by Black entrepreneurs are not just for Black people

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How AI helped deliver cash aid to many of the poorest people in Togo

Refugees around the world need our help, but Americans don’t see them all the same way

How building managers can improve indoor air quality and reduce energy use at the same time

News

‘Black Madison Ave’ should be a wake-up call to all corporate leaders

A viral TikTok saga of an employee who moved into his cubicle puts the spotlight on living wages

Savage X Fenty IPO: 3 reasons why Rihanna’s lingerie brand could be a smart bet for investors

Co.Design

The fascinating history of shopping and its influence on how we buy stuff today

How one group is using artificial intelligence to replant coral reefs

Sick of constant sirens and construction noise? This sleek window gadget could block it out

Work Life

This is how “bad” can be the first step to “good”

3 things you’re doing wrong when you try to plan for the future

A step-by-step guide for quitting your job the right way