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Fast Company deputy editor Kathleen Davis takes listeners on a journey through the changing landscape of our work lives. Each episode explores the future of work, including the state of remote and hybrid work amid the return-to-office battle; how AI will change the way we do our jobs; the status of gender equity and DEI efforts; rethinking career ladders and ambition; motivation and what makes work meaningful; and the progress on mental health and disability issues at work. And as if all that isn’t enough, she also shares practical advice for interviews, résumés, and salary negotiations, as well as the latest office jargon, just how useful personality tests really are, and more.

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Fast Company deputy editor Kathleen Davis takes listeners on a journey through the changing landscape of our work lives. Each episode explores the future of work, including the state of remote and hybrid work amid the return-to-office battle; how AI will change the way we do our jobs; the status of gender equity and DEI efforts; rethinking career ladders and ambition; motivation and what makes work meaningful; and the progress on mental health and disability issues at work. And as if all that isn’t enough, she also shares practical advice for interviews, résumés, and salary negotiations, as well as the latest office jargon, just how useful personality tests really are, and more.

    Supply Ch(AI)n Strategy Session - AI Bootcamp FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP

    Supply Ch(AI)n Strategy Session - AI Bootcamp FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP

    How artificial intelligence is shaping the product journeys from procurement to end customers.

    • 19 min
    Time for Growth - AI Bootcamp FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP

    Time for Growth - AI Bootcamp FROM FASTCO WORKS AND SAP

    In this podcast, leaders in HR and AI reveal what it will take for businesses to get their staff on board.

    • 24 min
    How to fix everything that's wrong with meetings

    How to fix everything that's wrong with meetings

    According to surveys, the average employee spends more than 4 hours a week in meetings, but around 90% of people consider their meetings to be unproductive. While it’s tempting to eliminate meetings altogether, they are often a necessary part of getting work done. In this recent LinkedIn Audio conversation with ‘Fast Company’ senior editor Julia Herbst, we talked about how to drastically cut down on the number of meetings and make the ones that remain more productive and inclusive. 

    • 33 min
    Everything you need to know about what work will be like in 2024

    Everything you need to know about what work will be like in 2024

    Work has changed a lot in the last few years: from the shift to remote work to the struggle over returning to the office, from the great resignation to mass layoffs at tech and media companies, from the rise in union organizing to the rise in AI in workplaces. So what does 2024 hold for companies, leaders, and employees?  Today’s episode is a recording of a recent LinkedIn Audio conversation with Fast Company Staff Editor AJ Hess breaking down advice and predictions for what to expect next.

    • 35 min
    How to make performance reviews less tedious and more useful

    How to make performance reviews less tedious and more useful

    The end of the year brings a lot of office traditions: holiday parties, year-end bonuses if you’re lucky, and often performance reviews. In this LinkedIn Audio conversation with senior editor Julia Herbst, we talk about common biases to avoid, what to say about areas of improvement, and how to get the most out of the process.

    • 27 min
    Looking back at the biggest stories from 2023

    Looking back at the biggest stories from 2023

    Kate Davis is joined by Fast Company podcast hosts KC Ifeanyi, Yasmin Gange and Josh Christensen to discuss the biggest stories from 2023

    • 1 hr 3 min

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24fps Productions ,

Re: Mistakes to avoid when writing your resume.

I found this episode helpful, and especially liked the discussion about including a “Hobby” section at the end, as a way to help telegraph the personality you bring to the table.

Having been on both sides of the hiring process, though, I was surprised that there was no mention of the role of ATS… Applicant Tracking Systems. The tips herein presume that your resume is in the hands of a human being, when in fact, these ATS systems can kick qualified applicants out or to the bottom of the candidate pool, never to be seen by a human eye.

There’s several articles online about these “Hidden Workers” - untapped talent that never get considered because their resumes are never actually looked at.

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Relevant, well produced content! Hybrid, Remote, Environment, and criticism of out dated models

I came across this in searching for great content that is nuanced and professional regarding being a hybrid and fully remote computer worker as a paralegal. And meetings that could be shortened to weekly one-on-one, a few people as needed, and no meetings longer than 40 minutes as the research shows; and also no meetings with more than 6 participants. My word search resulted in 3 great episodes and I’ve subscribed. (love the catchy instrumental song at the end too!)

1. Designing an Office Workers actually want to return to
2. How to fix everything that’s wrong with meetings
3. What your company probably got wrong about its return-to-office

I’ve subscribed and will recommend to those who are interested!

Relevant, well produced content! Hybrid, Remote, Environment, and criticism of out dated models

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Good, but…

As a non-millennial, this is a great podcast for leaders as it gives great ideas to consider as we navigate the pandemic. It is slightly offensive that “white men” is used in such a stereotypical fashion of “bad leadership” or “narcissistic behavior”. In fact, this week’s episode used it 5 times. There are exceptional leaders of every race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and political beliefs, likewise there are really bad ones. Leadership has to come from the heart and the brain. Success to me is when I began spending 80% of my time developing and cultivating my employees and 20% of the time working on myself. Contentment comes when you are well-satisfied with the work you’ve done and the legacy left behind.

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