06-04-20

The Brand As Activist

Jonathan Mildenhall, cofounder and CEO, TwentyFirstCenturyBrand Linda Ong, chief culture officer, Civic Entertainment Group Rashad Robinson, president, Color Of Change Forest Young, global principal, Wolff Olins Stephanie Mehta, editor-in-chief, Fast Company

Latest Videos

People Get Ready: Prepping for rapid recovery

Our final installment of the Growth in Crisis webinar series builds on the first two sessions to provide a roadmap and best practices for all companies to embrace as their businesses and communities return to a more traditional pace and rhythm.

People Get Ready: Prepping for rapid recovery

How to show you're an effective communicator to land a remote position

Your workplace communication skills dictate how successful you are on the job—and they also affect your productivity. Showing you have the essential skills needed to be an effective communicator in different areas can also help you land the job you’ve been eyeing—especially if it’s a remote position.

How to show you're an effective communicator to land a remote position

Advance Auto Parts blows up our nostalgia for “Die Hard,” and Amazon has more epicly fun ads for Alexa — brand hit and miss of the week

Advanced Auto Parts and Bruce Willis cash in on the “Die Hard” franchise to sell a car battery. Meanwhile, Amazon’s Alexa keeps its branding hot streak going with two more relatable ads. These are the brand hit and miss of the week.

Tech for Growth

The call for much of the world to shelter in place has exposed the critical role that technology—and a “digital mindset”—is playing in companies that must find inventive ways to serve their customers. This panel will explore the urgency of a digital mindset inside companies that are prepared to grow during crisis and beyond.

Tech for Growth

4 ways to enjoy more time outside this fall and winter

As winter approaches with no end of the pandemic in sight, we're all worried about being stuck inside our homes for those cold months. But senior staff writer Liz Segran has four tips to help you enjoy more time outside, even when it's bitterly cold.

4 ways to enjoy more time outside this fall and winter

Why taking that vacation is more important than ever

While summer plans have been canceled and many workers are at home, taking those vacation days off is critical for our productivity, creativity and well-being. Here's how to plan your work getaway.

Why taking that vacation is more important than ever

Kraft deletes its "Send Noods" campaign, and Nike's new ad shares the NBA's wins and losses—brand hit and miss of the week

Kraft folds on its comedic commercial after backlash from "Karens" on social media. Nike celebrates the Los Angeles Lakers, while acknowledging a difficult NBA season. This is the brand hit and miss of the week.

4 tips to help you manage stress and regain focus

If you’re having trouble focusing, you’re not alone. A report recently found that workers’ ability to focus and complete tasks was down 31% in August, compared to pre-pandemic levels. When you’re overwhelmed or stressed out, your ability to focus diminishes. This four-point plan will help you get back on track.

4 tips to help you manage stress and regain focus

Leadership Lessons (So Far)

A panel of esteemed leaders share the lessons they’ve gleaned from managing through crisis. Presented by Facebook.

Leadership Lessons (So Far)

A questionable celebrity cash grab for McDonald's and Ocean Spray's viral TikTok moment — brand hit and miss of the week

Soon after releasing their Travis Scott Meal, McDonald's adds yet another celebrity endorsement with the J Balvin Meal, while Ocean Spray takes advantage of TikTok star Doggface208's viral video.

Impact

4 higher education experts on how COVID-19 is upending the college experience

The newest product made from captured CO2 is explosive

U.S. nursing homes still don’t have enough PPE

News

‘Can I change my vote’ trending? Yes, Google showed searches for it, but don’t read too much into it

How to prepare your business for a post-COVID-19 recovery. Top CEOs weigh in

Stimulus update: What the Senate break and stalled talks mean for second checks and unemployment

Co.Design

Check out the world’s spookiest destinations, according to Tripadvisor reviews

100 apartments in 8 months: How Toronto built housing for the homeless at breakneck speed

Scooters are badly designed and increase inequality. Here’s how to fix them

Work Life

10 ways social media platforms can fight election disinformation

Hiring remotely is the new reality. Here’s how to do it with speed

5 ways to design a better mental health future for a stressed-out workforce