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The company takes former prisoners and gang members and finds them jobs, removes tattoos that make them unemployable, and teaches them valuable skills.

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The ultimate 4-step checklist for getting a fat raise

Asking for a raise or promotion can be nerve-racking. Asking for a big raise is even harder. Here's how to strategically plan your approach to ensure the best possible outcome.

The ultimate 4-step checklist for getting a fat raise

Rejection hurts—but here’s how to use it to get ahead

Nobody likes rejection, and our brains interpret it as almost exactly like physical pain. But research suggests that getting shut down has real benefits. We put that theory to the test for a week--here’s what happened.

Rejection hurts—but here’s how to use it to get ahead

How this women-run startup is revolutionizing the fashion industry

ABLE, a fashion brand based in Nashville, is on a mission to end intergenerational poverty. It started with three women making scarves. The startup’s ambition has grown, and they’re now focused on radical supply chain transparency and paying women living wages.

How this women-run startup is revolutionizing the fashion industry

Style yourself for success with 3 tips from designer Christian Siriano

The CFDA member and Project Runway-winning designer (and now mentor on the show) knows how important a sense of style can be for your career.

Style yourself for success with 3 tips from designer Christian Siriano

Game of Thrones fan? Here’s what to expect in Season 8

The most popular show on TV finally returns this Sunday. So we hit the streets of NYC to find out what Game of Thrones fans expect from the final season.

Game of Thrones fan? Here’s what to expect in Season 8

Pamela Adlon’s secret to always getting what you want

Season 3 of Better Things is airing now on FX. We sat down with writer, producer, and star Pamela Adlon to talk about diversity, Hollywood, and leadership on set.

Pamela Adlon’s secret to always getting what you want

Why didn't you get the job?

If you think the interview went well but you did not get the job, it’s natural to wonder what went wrong. In fact, getting to the bottom of it could provide you with valuable feedback for your next job interview. SOURCES: Tammy Cohen, founder of InfoMart Tom Moran, CEO of Addison Group Jill Gugino Pante, director of Career Services Center at University of Delaware Flame Schoeder, Leadership Coach Article by Stephanie Vozza, Fast Company

Why didn't you get the job?

Why having kids is the worst thing you can do for the planet

Unless we change course now, we’ll feel the catastrophic effects of climate change in just 12 years, according to the U.N.’s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Going vegan and avoiding air travel are two impactful ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But, it turns out, the best way to keep the world from burning is to not start a family.

Why having kids is the worst thing you can do for the planet

Do standing desks and intermittent fasting really make you more productive?

Using a standing desk and fasting intermittently are both associated with increased energy and improved cognition, which is why they’re both hot workplace productivity trends. But do these tactics really work? We asked our staff here at Fast Company to find out for themselves.

Do standing desks and intermittent fasting really make you more productive?

How 38 miles of cable changed the stock market forever

In 2012, a few years after the financial crisis, Brad Katsuyama quit his seven-figure job to start a new stock exchange with the sole objective of making the market more fair. Some called it a Wall Street revolt; others called the move long overdue.

How 38 miles of cable changed the stock market forever

Impact

If your city doesn’t have a “bike mayor,” it could soon

These single-ingredient dog treats make sure your pets are eating clean food

New York City is about to pass its own Green New Deal

Creativity

Barnes and Noble will put the Mueller report on your tablet for free

“Create the jobs you want to be in”: Insecure’s Jean Elie on the art of the creative hustle

The wild, 20-plus-year journey of the most snakebit movie in Hollywood: The Six Billion Dollar Man

Co.Design

Sidewalk Labs’s ambitious smart city plans now face a legal battle

See Everlane’s first sneaker. It’s green, cheap, and so normcore-chic

The new digital divide is between people who opt out of algorithms and people who don’t

Work Life

Why you should always ask for more money

How to confront bias without alienating people

The psychology behind how much money people give to charity