09-06-18

Nike and the art of politicizing a brand this NFL season

As the NFL begins its regular season, it’s expected that the debate around players who kneel during the National Anthem will continue. Especially after Colin Kaepernick, who led the protests, landed a spot in Nike’s Just Do It ad campaign, drawing tremendous praise and scorn.

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How to navigate a socially distant summer

The comedians at Fast Comedy offer some tips from a social-distancing guru on how to get through the busy summer months safely.

How to navigate a socially distant summer

These three art projects are keeping the spotlight on racial injustice

The art projects In Plain Sight, See in Black, and Stolen are powerful examples of artists using their work to raise awareness of the racial and social justice causes they believe in.

These three art projects are keeping the spotlight on racial injustice

3 ways to increase diversity in the workplace

Fast Company writer Pavithra Mohan discusses 3 ways workplaces can increase diversity, equity, and inclusion. CLICK HERE FOR LINKS

3 ways to increase diversity in the workplace

Why the Facebook ad boycott matters

Major brands like Unilever, Patagonia, The North Face, Honda, Ford, Levi's, and Starbucks have joined the Stop Hate For Profit campaign, an initiative started by civil rights groups NAACP and the Anti-Defamation League, boycotting ads on Facebook for the month of July in a coordinated response to the amount of hate speech and divisive content on the platform.

Why the Facebook ad boycott matters

How Allbirds’ cofounder Tim Brown leads in a time of crisis

Tim Brown, cofounder of footwear company Allbirds, offers his advice on how to find the positives and keep a team motivated, even during the worst of times.

How Allbirds’ cofounder Tim Brown leads in a time of crisis

3 products to help you have a fun and safe summer

With lockdowns continuing in effect, it’s still possible to have a fun and safe summer full of celebrating and relaxing with friends. Here are some products that can help you do just that.

3 products to help you have a fun and safe summer

Watch: Bill Gates talks about when we might get a COVID-19 vaccine and why wearing a mask is essential right now

Bill Gates weighs in on post-Covid-19 healthcare and business practices, and the impact the virus has had on our day to day lives.

Watch: Bill Gates talks about when we might get a COVID-19 vaccine and why wearing a mask is essential right now

Could single-person audiences be the key to theaters reopening?

The comedians at Fast Comedy believe the key to reopening the shuttered doors of America’s theaters could be single-ticket shows.

Could single-person audiences be the key to theaters reopening?

How to prepare for the future of work

Fast Company writer Pavithra Mohan discusses a few things companies can do to prepare for the workplace of the future.

How to prepare for the future of work

Meet the man who really misses the office

Months of working from home have workers all over the country yearning for a return to the office. The comedians at Fast Comedy offer a look at the man who just might miss it the most.

Meet the man who really misses the office

Impact

Evian’s new 100% recycled plastic bottle comes without a label

How COVID tests are becoming a lot less uncomfortable—and safer for nurses

Decades of failed reforms have allowed for ongoing police brutality

Creativity

This music-video ode to apocalyptic anxiety will give you the catharsis you crave

Study: Horror fans are more psychologically resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sheryl Sandberg says Facebook is making changes to fight hate speech—but not because of ad boycott

Co.Design

Where you grew up can influence how your genes work

These striking blankets visualize the COVID-19 genome

Five things schools can learn from this new Zoom summer camp

Work Life

How to cope when your close coworker is laid off (and you’re still employed)

3 science-backed tips for fighting your social distancing fatigue

How our new work-life reality is chipping away at equity and inclusion