Leadership

Being successful at work isn’t just about keep your head down and checking things off the to-do list. Studies show that friendship and sociability boosts our creativity, productivity and happiness. Here are some conversation starters to get deepen your connection with anyone.

People usually assume that in order to be be a top performer at work, you have to be outgoing or charismatic. But neither extroversion nor charisma gets you promoted faster or more recognized by your bosses and peers—here’s what will.

Impossible Foods launches fake chicken, Beyond Meat reboots its own. A war in fast-food sector over the chicken sandwich may be poised for a vegan wave.

More Americans than ever will place a wager on the NFL this season, which comes as the league embraces the spread of legalized sports betting across the U.S.

Social psychologists found that people prefer to be cooperative and helpful instead of giving a quick “no.” Here’s how to be more persuasive and get what you want.

Want to sound smarter in front of your colleagues, bosses and friends? These 26 words can make you look more intelligent — just make sure you avoid these common mistakes.

JD.com’s founder and CEO Richard Liu is stepping back from day-to-day operations. Xu Lei will take up the newly-created role of president.

The most powerful way to combat anxiety is to consistently work on building your resilience and mental strength. “Along the way, you’ll learn to appreciate or even welcome certain kinds of mistakes for all the new information they bring you,” says neuroscientist Wendi Suzuki.

Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are perfecting plant-based meat products to have taste and texture similar to animal meat products, but costs are still high.

The online pet retailer developed a cult following for its fast shipping and automatic deliveries of food and supplies.

Kohl’s Chief Executive Michelle Gass said there is plenty of room for the retailer and for Amazon to operate brick-and-mortar stores.

The burnout many people are feeling well into 2021 — at work and in life — is especially acute for some in human resources.

All good relationships start with small talk. And now that many people are returning to the office after several months of social isolation, it’s time to brush up on your conversational skills.

U.S. oil firms led by Occidental are tackling carbon. ExxonMobil and Chevron have invested in renewable energy. But it’s on the margins, and may stay that way.

Let’s be honest: Meetings can be a waste of everyone’s time. And that’s because most managers and employees aren’t taking a strategic pause to put more thought into the process.

Berkshire Hathaway is one of the best companies of the 20th century. Can it be one of the leaders of the 21st without adopting the market’s new ESG mantra?

Rachel Carlson, Guild Education CEO, says Target’s education deal shows ‘we’ve hit the moment’ where employers understand their role in economic mobility.

Some corporations have adopted a vaccine mandate for workers, but recent surveys show many employers remain divided on return to office timing and Covid policy.

The ability to say “no” is an important skill for career growth. It protects your time, energy and focus. A CEO and productivity expert shares the model she uses when deciding whether to refuse a request at work, along with six example phrases to politely get your message across.

Aug. 3 marks Black Women’s Equal Pay Day — the day that Black women working full-time finally catch up to what their white, non-Hispanic male counterparts earned in 2020. A Black CEO shares how she negotiated a $12,000 increase in salary at her first job, and why she felt she had to “work so much harder” to get there.