Stephanie Vozza

Why you should still take vacation time during the pandemic

It might seem better to save up your days—after all, where are you going? But here’s why you still should take your PTO.

Why you should still take vacation time during the pandemic

What poker can teach us about how to make good decisions

Author and former professional poker player Annie Duke, who won more than $4 million in tournaments, explains how to make better decisions every day.

What poker can teach us about how to make good decisions

Why finding a mentor is more important now than ever

It can be more challenging in this era of remote work to find a mentor. But here’s why it’s worth the effort:

Why finding a mentor is more important now than ever

How managers can help employees handle loneliness and isolation

As the pandemic drags on, lots of people are struggling with isolation. But there are things managers can do to help.

How managers can help employees handle loneliness and isolation

This is why you’re always late—and it’s not your fault

If you’re part of the 20% of the population who finds it hard to be punctual, this is why.

This is why you’re always late—and it’s not your fault

Managers: These are 5 skills your employees wish you had

If you want to build a team of employees who work effectively together, you need to have these specific people skills.

Managers: These are 5 skills your employees wish you had

How to conduct an ideal job interview, according to a forensic interviewer

Certified forensic interviewer Michael Reddington shares the first question you should ask in order to gauge how honest a candidate is being.

How to conduct an ideal job interview, according to a forensic interviewer

How to make friends with coworkers when everyone’s working from home

It’s still possible to bond with your colleagues, but you may have to change your approach.

How to make friends with coworkers when everyone’s working from home

How a cheat sheet can help you ace your next video interview

This is what you need to include if you want to shine during your next virtual interview.

How a cheat sheet can help you ace your next video interview

These 5 myths about resilience might be hurting your ability to cope

To become more resilient, it’s important to understand these misconceptions around the trait.

These 5 myths about resilience might be hurting your ability to cope

How to tell your boss you’re not ready to return to the office

If your offices are reopening and you don’t feel safe (or otherwise ready) to return, here’s how to go about discussing it with your manager.

How to tell your boss you’re not ready to return to the office

These Navy SEAL techniques can help you lead and motivate your team

Keeping your team motivated and aligned is extra challenging during a pandemic. These strategies can help.

These Navy SEAL techniques can help you lead and motivate your team

This one decision helped an investment firm radically diversify its intern program

Capital Group was concerned that its intern program was too homogeneous. Ditching résumés helped them recruit a class that was 50% female and 58% nonwhite.

This one decision helped an investment firm radically diversify its intern program

This tool helped me have my most productive week

I was stuck in a pandemic rut, but taking this free quiz helped me get back on track—with a bit of trial and error.

This tool helped me have my most productive week

How to use virtual career fairs to find a job during the pandemic

These fairs can help you find a job, but they work a bit differently than traditional in-person events.

How to use virtual career fairs to find a job during the pandemic

How to share positive news without sounding insensitive during the pandemic

At a time when many people are struggling, you should give extra thought to how and where you share your wins.

How to share positive news without sounding insensitive during the pandemic

What poker can teach you about living through a pandemic

Poker is “a high-risk, high-reward environment where players make critical decisions based on incomplete information,” says behavior expert Maria Konnikova.

What poker can teach you about living through a pandemic

Avoid these 8 common mistakes when creating a D&I policy

Lots of companies are reevaluating their diversity and inclusion policies—but there are plenty of pitfalls to avoid.

Avoid these 8 common mistakes when creating a D&I policy

A Green Beret shares how to deal with uncertainty as a leader

Green Beret Jason Van Camp trained soldiers for combat, so he knows how to prepare a team for unpredictable circumstances.

A Green Beret shares how to deal with uncertainty as a leader

Taking a gap year due to COVID-19? Here’s how to avoid common pitfalls

If you’re one of the many students now planning to take a break from school, here’s what you should keep in mind to avoid common gap year mistakes.

Taking a gap year due to COVID-19? Here’s how to avoid common pitfalls

Impact

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How do we rebuild trust in transport?

This new running shoe is made entirely from plants

Fast Company Magazine

Annie’s mac and cheese has always saved mealtime. Now it’s saving the planet

News

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Hispanics were the only ethnic group to see COVID-19 death rates increase this summer

The best Fast Company articles of the past 25 years

Co.Design

This isn’t just a speaker. It’s a completely new way to experience live music

Sneakers are nearly 200 years old. See how they evolved

Yes, COVID-19 really is destroying the open office

Work Life

The cost of fitting in

I’m a Black woman in fintech. My industry has to overcome its racism to survive

3 tips to help your employees deal with conflict