The January Blues surface in the dark days of January, but leaders can combat the malaise with team building and setting positive goals for the company and individuals. "That's why it's important for managers and senior leaders to make January appraisals count - using it as a chance to set manageable goals for the year, thinking about employee development and potential pathways," says Ben Litvinoff, associate director at recruitment specialists Robert Walters.

Leaders should learn to work together across their organization in addition to leading their own teams, write ProjectNext Leadership's Jeff Rosenthal and Molly Rosen, who emphasize leaders of different departments should form partnerships and focus on shared goals. "Are you putting enough time and intention into building the cross-enterprise relationships that matter most?" they write.

The growing desire of companies to upskill workers is the top trend to watch in 2024, writes Sarah Tilley of ServiceNow. "Most organizations know they're sitting on talent gold, but traditional competency models haven't allowed them to effectively tap into that talent."

Employee turnover is a fact of life for business, but leaders must accept that the old system of loyalty has become an "outdated vehicle" and implement a new system that offers "employees the skills and abilities required to land greater opportunities or deal with career disruptions," says consultant, author and former CHRO at LinkedIn Steve Cadigan. "If you know your people are going to leave faster, why not celebrate that trend and support it as a means to attract talent who will appreciate what you have done for them after they leave?"

As WFH trends slow in 2024, more than 90% of companies will require employees to come to the office at least once a month, according to a survey by ResumeBuilder.com. The most-used tracking method will be badge swipes, followed by manual tracking, Wi-Fi, occupancy sensors and under-desk sensors.

One of the first steps after getting laid off is to make sure you have a layoff letter that spells out you were let go due to no fault of your own, says Nathan Brunner, CEO of Salarship. Ask for a reference letter, too, to present to prospective employers.

Last week was a big week for anyone interested in the latest and greatest from the world of technology. The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was once again the place where gadgets galore were unveiled. This roundup of the 20 best devices includes OLED TVs, laptops, telescopes, car tech, health trackers and more.