Six months in, churn remains elevated across industries. Here’s how to respond with engagement-based automation and more disciplined sending strategies. By Lauren McGrath February 23, 2026 When Gmail rolled out a new “Manage Subscriptions” feature last summer, we knew it would make an impact, particularly for brands that didn’t lean into segmentation and … Continue reading Email retention after Gmail’s ‘Manage Subscriptions’ rollout
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Think Gmail’s new unsubscribe tool will wreck your email list? Not if you’re already prioritizing segmentation and engagement. Brian McKenna on July 29, 2025 It’s not the easiest time to be an email marketer. Gmail and Yahoo’s evolving spam guidelines — compounded by earlier iOS updates that made them harder to meet — have … Continue reading Gmail’s ‘Manage subscriptions’ feature is a win for segmented senders
March 16, 2025 Want to get along with your boss better? Here are 3 ways to manage up BY Shalene Gupta While we’d like to think the secret to a fast promotion is all about doing a good job, your relationship with your boss can make or break your career. Understanding how to handle a narcissistic … Continue reading Want to get along with your boss better? Here are 3 ways to manage up
January 28, 2025 How to deal with a manager who doesn’t manage If you’re used to a micromanaging boss, it might seem like a dream to have a boss that leaves you alone. But too much of that can also be a bad thing. BY Dina Smith No one enjoys working for a boss who is … Continue reading How to deal with a manager who doesn’t manage
The goal of excellent time management shouldn’t be to achieve maximum productivity and perfection. That approach is a recipe for fleeting satisfaction amid anxiety and shame. BY Next Big Idea Club Kendra Adachi is the host of The Lazy Genius Podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of two books, The Lazy Genius Way and The Lazy Genius Kitchen. The goal of … Continue reading Forget greatness. Manage your time like a lazy genius
If you’re stressed about your finances during the holiday season, modern technology can help. Here’s how mobile apps and AI can help you enjoy your holidays on a budget. BY Emily Guy Birken Planning ahead for the holiday season will help you stay on budget—but who actually does that? We’re much more likely to white-knuckle our … Continue reading 3 tech hacks to help you manage your holiday spending this year
October 20, 2024 How do you manage a toxic employee? It’s not just bad bosses who can exhibit toxic traits in the workplace. Here’s what to do when the problem is someone you manage. BY Pavithra Mohan We often talk about how difficult it can be when you have a toxic manager. Here at Fast Company, … Continue reading How do you manage a toxic employee?
Maximize team efficiency by explicitly requesting work, documenting asks, using project management tools for transparency and more. Justin Sharaf on May 7, 2024 Early in my career, I was surprised when a co-worker told me they didn’t realize I wanted them to complete a task that I thought I had asked them to complete. … Continue reading How to effectively delegate tasks and manage projects
April 16, 2024 How to manage your anxiety about public speaking Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is one of the most common phobias. But there are ways to manage your fears. BY Stephanie Vozza Do you have glossophobia? While it might not be severe, most people fall somewhere on its spectrum. Glossophobia is the fear … Continue reading How to manage your anxiety about public speaking
