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How brands are converting digital burnout into real-world connection

Smart strategies to turn screen fatigue into a business advantage.

In a world of endless pings, scrolls, and streams, digital burnout has become a modern malaise. Particularly for Gen Z, whose lives have played out almost entirely online, there’s now a growing hunger for something more grounded. In fact, 69% of 18–24-year-olds now shop in-store weekly—a striking shift back to the physical, the real, the tangible.

Is ChatGPT making us stupid? Depends on how it’s used

As many people increasingly delegate cognitive tasks to AI, it’s worth considering what exactly we’re gaining and what we are at risk of losing.

Back in 2008, The Atlantic sparked controversy with a provocative cover story: “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”

Private equity has ruined so many more businesses than you realize

On today’s episode, hosts Josh Christensen and Yaz Gagne are joined by journalist and author Megan Greenwell to discuss her new book, ‘Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream.’ Greenwell explores how private equity firms often prioritize profits over the long-term health of businesses and what that means for workers, consumers, […]

On today’s episode, hosts Josh Christensen and Yaz Gagne are joined by journalist and author Megan Greenwell to discuss her new book, ‘Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream.’ Greenwell explores how private equity firms often prioritize profits over the long-term health of businesses and what that means for workers, consumers, and the economy.

Beef costs, burrito blues, and boarding groups: The business stories everyone’s talking about this week

Trader Joe’s is growing, beef prices are climbing, Chipotle is struggling, and Southwest is changing its ways.

If this past week’s headlines are any indication, the U.S. consumer economy is being pulled in every direction at once. Grocery bills are getting heavier, while retail giants and airlines are rewriting some of their most familiar playbooks. At the same time, the housing market is cooling in dozens of major metro areas, Chipotle is feeling the sting of diner belt-tightening, and the late-night TV world is suddenly united in a war of words over CBS’s surprise cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

12 signs you’re micromanaging without realizing it

How to spot the pernicious leadership problem even when it’s not obvious.

Micromanagement can silently creep into leadership styles, often without conscious awareness. Could you be micromanaging without knowing it? Here, leadership experts share the subtle signs that you might be—and how to shift your approach to foster more trust and autonomy within your team.

Zillow updates home price forecast for over 400 housing markets: See the map

Zillow projects that U.S. home prices are likely to fall -1.0% between June 2025 and June 2026.

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LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman says the career ladder is disappearing in the AI era

The platform’s chief economic opportunity officer says AI is transforming entry-level roles and elevating human creativity, curiosity, and communication.

As AI evolves, the world of work is getting even better for the most creative, curious, and growth-minded employees. So says Aneesh Raman, LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer. Raman has intriguing and urgent insights on why the career ladder is disappearing—and how AI will help transform it into more of a climbing wall, with a unique path for each of us. Learn which parts of the workforce Raman sees as most affected by AI, and why he remains “radically pro-human” as the very nature of work dramatically shifts. 

Canva skills are what people hiring graphic designers increasingly want to see

The software, once maligned by the industry, is increasingly becoming a standard.

For our 2025 Where the Design Jobs Are report, Fast Company looked at which design tools were being mentioned in job listings across various disciplines, and how that has changed over time. With graphic design, there were a couple of particularly interesting findings. Asks for Blender expertise grew 82% year over year (read about that trend here), while requests for proficiency with Canva went up 72%. 

5 job search habits young job seekers should ditch immediately

The job market may be competitive, but it’s not impenetrable. With the right approach, you can transform your job search from a source of frustration into a launchpad for the career you want.

After nearly four decades on Wall Street and over 15 years mentoring students and young adults, I’ve witnessed countless young professionals struggle with their job searches—not because they lack talent, but because they’re trapped in counterproductive habits that sabotage their success before they even begin.

How to go from quiet to commanding

An executive coach offers introverts five tips for sounding more confident.

You’re smart, capable, and consistently deliver results. But in meetings, your voice disappears. As an executive coach with over two decades of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of introverted leaders find their voice, speak up, and lead with impact.