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There is a productivity crisis in the workplace. Here’s how to solve it—without terrifying workersWhy it’s so hard to ask coworkers ‘how are you’—and how to move past thatThese are the 4 essential leadership skills you need to navigate a crisisHow to turn your iPad into an HDMI-capable TV or monitorClimate change is happening. Why do so many of us still act like it’s not?The greatest gift you can give employees this holiday season: Time and worker protectionsConsumer Cellular is calling Gen Z and boomers with its new flip phone. Will anyone pick up?What we can learn from the world’s obsession with midcentury modern architectureI cared too much about my job and landed in the ER. Here’s how to spot the red flags of ‘overcaring’Amazon’s Black Friday football was a hyper-consumerist routSalmonella cantaloupe outbreak: Contaminated cantaloupes leave dozens ill or hospitalized, says FDAIs performance part of your company’s DNA?Supplement the call center with a chatbot this holiday seasonThis globe shows just how much money people spend on Black Friday (it’s a lot)Solving the ‘right’ problem: How design transformation yields human-centered outcomesPorch piracy is a $20 billion a year problem. AI provides a solutionWhy self-awareness is the secret to a successful job interviewThis year’s best-designed gifts for kidsInside the Cabbage Patch Kids frenzy and Black Friday riots of 1983Tired all the time? Here are the 3 things draining your energyClimate-friendly cookbooks are tackling a big challenge: how to change the way we eatMorgan Housel explains why we should focus on the things that never changeA computer scientist explains how quantum advantage could change the worldWith gratitude, for those coworkers who always have our backsEight practical, gorgeous gifts for the homeMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023: Where to stream the iconic TV eventThe strange story of turkey tailsThe FBI is investigating an explosion at the U.S.-Canada borderAlaska Airlines has a $2.5 billion plan to make holiday travel less of a nightmareHow Apple walks the tightrope between being open and closedIs your business’s creative content becoming too bland?The return of Sam Altman to OpenAI: A contrarian’s takeIt’s not Black Friday yet, but online shoppers have already spent more than last yearWhy business leaders should prioritize organic growth strategiesSam Altman’s brand is stronger than ever—and that’s why OpenAI will be fineHere’s what to do next if your KPIs are still falling short5 steps to increase your software supply chain security programClaims that NSO’s Pegasus spyware helps Israel find hostages are ‘nonsense,’ experts sayAre you doing any of these 10 most annoying things in your work emails?Unlocking maximum productivity: The secret power of creating positive business habitsOpenAI nearly blew up its $80 billion company. But was the issue its board was reportedly arguing over really the right one?Your brand, pop culture, and picking your momentLoyalty in the workplace: How has the concept evolved?Managing work-life balance: Is it possible?5 ways data is transforming the financial industry16 best practices to increase employee retentionTikTok is America’s next major news sourceOpenAI’s meltdown won’t be the last corporate drama spurred by AIThe U.K. approved its first CRISPR gene-editing drug—and the U.S. is expected to followHere’s why it is so hard to quit your job—and 5 warning signs it is time to leaveLocking IP in a vault gave Disney its brand magic. Should it try that with Marvel?The ultimate gift guide for graphic design nerdsWhy $1 per year won’t solve Twitter/X’s bot problemMelissa & Doug built a $1 billion toy empire. Now they’re making stress-relief toys for adultsHow Cleo is tackling the tricky challenge of caregiver burnoutWhy Boston Logan’s new terminal looks like a hot red race carThese massive wind turbine blades are made out of woodThe best smart TV reviews on the internet come from MontrealCranberries can bounce, float, and pollinate themselves: the science behind a Thanksgiving classicPalestinian protests are just the latest way Ron DeSantis is cracking down on free speech in FloridaThe most important trait in a leader is not what you thinkSam Altman is back as OpenAI’s CEOThese 10 jobs pay the most. Women are underrepresented in 9 of themThe blockade already inhibited Gaza’s telecom infrastructure—then the bombing startedWhy Texas is the wildcard in Elon Musk’s defamation lawsuit against Media MattersApple’s next fight could be against ‘shoulder surfers’Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao will step down in a dramatic fall for one of crypto’s most visible leadersAsthma inhalers create a shocking amount of emissions. This major drug company is redesigning themThose ridiculous holiday car commercials with the giant bows, explainedElevating the experience: Why well-heeled travelers are seeking a new approach to premiumYour guide to Thanksgiving, as planned by AIHow a pediatrician helped patients overcome their fear of shotsEnterprise-facing AI has taken off—how can you make it work for your business?Stability AI’s high-profile resignation got lost in the OpenAI chaosWhat corporate change makers can learn from social and political advocates: How to mobilize support for innovation in a VUCA worldHow companies can use the power of storytelling for B2B marketingAre you an entrepreneur who solves problems?How innovative organizations can master the art of employee retentionListeria fruit outbreak: Contaminated peaches, plums, and nectarines leave one dead, more hospitalized, says CDCHow to balance access to real estate investments with excess costsNvidia earnings: Expectations are sky-high for the AI chipmaker. So is its stock priceMysterious dog illness: Thousands of pet owners are turning to Facebook to track symptoms and trade storiesHow generative AI can revolutionize airline communication during irregular operationsCelebrity gin brands are having a moment. Will finicky American drinkers stick with them?Discord’s founder: We have video games to thank for the AI revolution, now it’s time to push it to better placesMisinformation research is under attack. So what’s the plan for 2024?How artificial empathy will change work and life, according to a Stanford professorA 94-year-old icon of design just made Floyd’s newest chairFood, flowers . . . flood plan? How climate change could threaten your dream wedding10 years on, we’re still asking women to ‘lean in.’ Here’s a better approachRare Beauty employees know Gen Z. They chose the 13 best gifts for the Zoomer in your lifeThese are the wellness products that Tracee Ellis Ross and Pattern Beauty employees lovePerfect gifts for the person who loves to host, chosen by employees of Local ProjectsThese are the gifts ‘Fast Company’ editors will be giving this yearThe perfect gift for your most outdoorsy friend, according to On employeesThe best gifts for travelers, according to Ace Hotel employeesThese 4 signs indicate you’re losing a negotiationThis tiny California town is giving EV batteries a second lifeWhat Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance can teach us about marketingHow Microsoft leveraged the OpenAI-Sam Altman chaos to boost its brand5 storytelling tips from Mike Birbiglia’s new Netflix special ‘The Old Man and the Pool’States will soon dole out federal funding for broadband internet. Not every state is ready for the taskOpenAI drama shows why news junkies can’t quit Twitter, even if they hate XCitigroup layoffs loom as the financial giant makes some of its most drastic changes in yearsIs an AGI breakthrough the cause of the OpenAI drama?Why Microsoft looks like the real winner in the OpenAI dramaOp-Ed: How the OpenAI saga illustrates tech’s toxic masculinity problemNew OpenAI CEO Emmett Shear’s time at Twitch gives clues to the future of the AI giantTemporary teams: The workforce management model for future successThree travel trends poised to accelerate in 2024Advertisers, how good is your AI?Mystery dog illness: Symptoms, states, and what to know as vets scramble to map out the causeThis is exactly how much money Americans say they need to be happy in 20233 ways to include manager training and coaching in a hiring processNavigating the noise: Revamping the remote work experience amidst digital overloadWhere have all the good leaders gone?How to optimize your email marketing strategy for maximum engagement and conversionsWho is Emmett Shear? Thoughts on a chaotic weekend from OpenAI’s new interim CEOThe wisdom revolutionThese are the behavior changes that drive growthInnovations (and new insights) are closing the gap to cancer-care accessGoing to miss Mint? New financial tracker Monarch is ready for youSam Altman hired by Microsoft to lead AI research after ouster from OpenAIThis 6-point strategy will help managers break down silos for teams to collaborate betterHow Klean Kanteen works to remain the ‘Patagonia of the drinkwear space’Mschf’s first museum retrospective is bigger than a Big Red BootBrands keep dumping their script logos. Which brand will be next?The first 5% rule and other meeting strategies will transform your leadership8 beautiful books to gift your design-obsessed friend3 ways to avoid innovation burnout in the workplaceTrying to make work feel meaningful may do more harm than good, according to new researchMicrogrids can bolster unreliable electricity systems. Why aren’t states doing more to develop them?Podcasting needs to get professionalThese sleek panels slide onto apartment buildings to make them more energy efficientYour brand is not what you say—it’s what you doSam Altman won’t return as OpenAI CEO; Emmett Shear to become interim chiefThe latest we know about Sam Altman’s potential return to OpenAI after a chaotic weekend of boardroom drama