By Aytekin Tank February 01, 2024 Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace. Headlines warn about the dire need to reskill and upskill employees and for teams to stay afloat in an increasingly competitive market. But technical skills are only half of the equation. Soft skills are equally important for empowering employees to grow and … Continue reading How to develop the soft skills that AI can’t replace
By Whitney Pastorek, July 23, 2023 Hello, I used to have a high-powered career. Now I am a 48-year-old lifeguard! Some may call this an existential holding pattern, or an abdication of ambition. I call it a great way to serve my community while learning key lessons about leadership and team dynamics. Although … Continue reading 4 ways lifeguarding can make you a better manager
By Lydia Dishman July 09, 2023 In our deep coverage of leadership, we often come back to the foundational principles of emotional intelligence. Technically the concept of emotional intelligence—or EQ for short—predates the very first issue of Fast Company, but only by five years. The term was coined by two psychology professors, John D. … Continue reading This is the one skill you need to improve right now, no matter what job you’re in
The One Essential Skill You Need In The AI Era by Kaila Colbin , Featured Contributor, March 10, 2023 Seven years ago — right after Donald Trump’s election to the U.S. presidency — I wrote that the most essential skill we needed in the Facebook era was fact-checking. Today, in the AI era, the point … Continue reading The One Essential Skill You Need In The AI Era
By Samar Marwan January 18, 2023 Approximately 58 million Americans have opted for temporary, contract, freelance, or gig work over full-time employment, according to McKinsey’s American Opportunity Survey. Around 36% of employed people identify as independent workers, including those who engage in independent work outside of their full-time positions. On Wednesday, freelance marketplace platform … Continue reading These are the top skills you need as a freelancer in 2023
By Tracy Brower May 25, 2022 A college degree used to be the gold standard for finding a job, but increasing numbers of companies are eliminating or reducing their requirements for a degree as a condition for hiring. According to Glassdoor, graduating from an impressive college name is now less critical for landing a … Continue reading Recruiters are passing over college degrees for this essential soft skill
By Greg Smith May 18, 2022 It wasn’t so long ago that creators were dismissed as frivolous curiosities. YouTubers and TikTokers were seen as kids with too much time on their hands and Instagram influencers as wannabe celebrities with a narcissism streak. Today, we know better. Content creation is serious business. The industry was … Continue reading 3 ‘creator’ soft skills that can get you hired
By Stephanie Vozza March 16, 2022 Why say “that’s odd,” when you can say, “that’s an anomaly”? Maybe it’s because you’re trying to look more intelligent. A study by the education platform Preply, found that nearly three in five people have used complex vocabulary to appear smarter. Often, it’s to make an impression. … Continue reading Using big words can make you look smart, but only if
By Rachel Jay—FlexJobs March 06, 2022 Writing a good résumé is a difficult balancing act. Sometimes it can be a challenge to keep your résumé length short and sweet while also including enough quality information to make a lasting impression. Hiring managers will also hold a particular interest in the skill set you possess. This … Continue reading These are the top skills to put on your résumé
Jeff Rose January 6, 2022 Successful people attribute habits that they follow as the secret to their success. In fact, that’s why it’s so common to come across lists highlighting these “habits of highly successful people.” In turn, accessing these lists can inspire you to develop these habits in your own life. Rather than the … Continue reading 6 Rich People Habits That Will Change Your Life
