US regulators have received complaints from employees in health care, retail, trucking and other sectors about a rise in the use of what some call Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, or TRAPs, which some employers use to recoup training costs from workers who leave. "Employers are looking for ways to keep their workers from quitting without raising wages or improving working conditions," said Jonathan Harris, a teacher at the Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.

The pandemic has given workers more power than their predecessors, and University of Michigan professor Erin Cech asserts they should be using that considerable negotiating power. Cech writes that workers should ask for remote and flexible work-from-home options that would not have been available even a few years ago.

Regular physical activity can play a role in brain health and memory, but exercise doesn't have to be high-intensity or high-volume to make a difference. Research suggests that even small changes such as walking 15 minutes a day or using the stairs can positively impact brain health, and physician Michael Roizen of Cleveland Clinic explains that physical activity "turns on a gene in your muscles that produces irisin that crosses the blood-brain barrier and increases your brain's memory center size and connections."

The popularity of health savings accounts has increased since their introduction in 2004, but research indicates many staff members don't understand the full range of benefits they provide, writes William Stuart of Voya Financial. Employers and team members should be aware that HSA contributions don't incur payroll taxes and HSA users can invest balances, among other benefits, Stuart writes.

Develop an internal pipeline for new leaders in your organization by looking for confident, responsible team members, providing a transparent process for advancement and giving them permission to voice their opinions and ideas, writes Rashan Dixon. "Current leaders should embrace a growth mindset that is open to regularly assessing business activity, identifying issues and pivoting to make adjustments -- all while inviting future leaders in on the process," Dixon writes.