Employees who feel they're contributing to the world through their work, have a connection with teammates and know mistakes won't be held against them are happier and more productive, writes Manick Bhan. "[O]rganizations that make an effort to think about the impact of their brand beyond profits are more primed to keep their employees happy and successful for the long term," Bhan writes.

Employees are less likely to worry about their jobs when leaders regularly recognize employee excellence, give them a say in how things are run and are upfront about the health of the business, writes Tanveer Naseer. "Being proactive rather than reactive is the name of the game with this one," Naseer writes.

After unsuccessful job hunts, Guadalupe Hirt and Barbara Brooks began SecondActWomen in an effort to help other women in their 40s, 50s -- and older -- change careers, keep the job they have or become business owners. They also started the #ShopWomenOwned4050 initiative that supports more than 50 small businesses owned by women over age 40.

Employees and especially the workplace "caregivers" who look out for them must make time for self-care to support their mental wellness. Employers' well-being programs shouldn't just include time away from work but should promote regular, open discussions about self-care and ways of practicing it.

Researchers using special cameras, microphones and pressure sensors broke down exactly how hummingbirds produce their hum. A difference in pressure between the wings' undersides and topsides is responsible for the sound.