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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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?

Impact

This new gene-editing method means scientists are closer to reshaping our DNA to cure disease

This mayor thinks basic income is the road out of structural inequality

There’s a new use for America’s dying malls: co-working

Creativity

Netflix is opening a production hub in NYC

HBO rebukes Trump for tweeting a Game of Thrones meme

Watch HBO’s delightful new animated series, Backstories, for Game of Thrones, Insecure fans

Co.Design

This MIT team is reinventing building by looking at the ancient world

The competition to redesign Notre-Dame’s lost spire is already on

These gorgeous tiles are glazed in volcanic ash from Mount Etna

Work Life

How to catch yourself before you go down a time-wasting rabbit hole

How to replace executives without a company shake-up

Why you should always ask for more money