Women now hold more payroll jobs than men, according to the December jobs report, which shows growth in female-dominated industries, such as health care and education. The challenge now is that these jobs are not usually comparable -- in terms of salary and job quality -- as those jobs typically held by men, such as manufacturing, Claire Cain Miller writes.

Going forward, leaders and employees need a range of abilities to thrive, including hard and soft skills, according to LinkedIn. A purpose-driven and caring mindset is crucial for leaders, a survey finds.

In the face of the ever-increasing level of busyness, Mabbly CEO Hank Ostholthoff recommends instituting guiding principles of mindfulness to bring peace and productivity. Implementing "monotasking," focusing on team engagement and sticking with the efforts to shape culture can lead to improvements, he says.

Research found that a 401(k) match is an effective way to encourage employees to save, writes Peter Orszag, CEO of Lazard. It has been found that automatic enrollment in a savings plan also had a significant effect, but not as much as a match, Orszag says.

Best Buy CEO Corie Barry is under investigation by the company's board of directors after it received an anonymous letter alleging a yearslong romantic relationship with former Best Buy executive Karl Sanft. Barry said in a statement that she is cooperating with the board's inquiry.