Employee turnover rates have declined, from 26% in 2022 and 2023 to 18% in 2024, according to data from Payscale. The decrease, dubbed the "Great Stay," is attributed to moderated inflation and economic stability. This could change, though, depending on movement in wealth distribution and the political landscape.

Job ads that include terms such as 'thinks outside the box' and 'develops creative solutions' appeal to individuals with narcissistic traits, according to new research. Employers should use precise language in job postings to ensure alignment with their ethical standards and to prevent potential legal issues.

Walking is an accessible form of exercise with numerous health benefits, and there are ways to enhance its effectiveness. Increasing step speed, or cadence, to 100 steps per minute can elevate walking to moderate intensity, notes assistant professor Elroy Aguiar of the University of Alabama. Other tips include engaging in higher-intensity activity for just one minute, taking a 15-minute walk after meals to regulate blood sugar, and trying rucking, which involves walking with a weighted backpack.

Women face distinct challenges in retirement planning, including lower lifetime earnings, greater caregiving responsibilities and different health outcomes, according to the North American Securities Administrators Association. Women have less than half the retirement savings of men on average and often take Social Security earlier, resulting in reduced benefits. Financial advisers can support women by creating personalized retirement plans, educating them about financial tools and addressing health concerns, experts say.

Indeed Chief People and Sustainability Officer LaFawn Davis carved out a successful career in HR without a college degree. The experience led her to become an advocate for skills-based hiring. "The skills-first movement is not anti-college degree at all…It is more that a college degree is just not the only route to gaining skills, and helping both people and companies understand what it means to hire for skills," says Davis.