Editorial standards.

Guidance, clearly labelled

Most of what we publish is practical guidance written by the FIERCE team. It is not reported journalism, and we do not present it as such. Where a piece is based on reporting, interviews or research, it will say so and name its sources.

What we never invent

We do not fabricate people, quotes, interviews, testimonials, credentials, expert reviews, statistics, research findings or member numbers. Illustrations such as our STARTING AGAIN and STARTING OUT graphics are typographic art, not portraits of real people.

No false dates

We show dates only when they are accurate. If an article is substantially changed, we will say what changed.

Not professional advice

Our guides are general. For legal, financial, tax, medical or mental health decisions, speak with a qualified professional.

Respect across ages

We write for people at every stage of working life and never treat age as a punchline or a problem to be hidden.

Corrections

Spotted a mistake? Email mike@fierce.com and we will review it and correct it openly.