05-08-17

Why Meditating Before A Meeting Can Lead To More Productivity

Fashion Designer, Eileen Fisher, explains why in some departments she chooses to lead a group meditation before meetings.

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4 ways to destress this election season

This year has been stressful enough, and now we're in the middle of a contentious election. Senior staff writer Liz Segran has some ideas to help you unwind, from wearing a weighted robe to brushing up on your baking skills.

4 ways to destress this election season

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)

Impact

Why sleep experts say it’s time to ditch Daylight Saving Time

Forget marijuana. Mushrooms are on the ballot on November 3

This software can track a company’s carbon emissions in real time

News

Big Tech earnings: Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Alphabet, and Twitter all report results on the same day

Netflix prices are going up today: Here’s what U.S. subscribers can expect

After third-quarter GDP report, here’s how Trump really stacks up against other presidents

Co.Design

Fast Company Magazine

The Vestre Plus is the greenest, most transparent furniture factory in the world—and you’re invited to come hike around it

4 fashion insiders reveal how COVID-19 is altering the industry

We studied 4,000 swing voters. Most politicians get social media all wrong

Work Life

It’s not that you don’t care. It’s that you’re mentally exhausted

Tough macho leadership is over. Here’s what’s taking its place

This is the mental health impact on young adults from erratic school closures