Lauren Bonner, head of talent analytics at Point72 Asset Management, has filed a gender-discrimination lawsuit against her firm that alleges executives hold "no girls allowed" meetings and pay women less than they do men. Bonner has created a program to recruit more diverse employees but says women have trouble getting ahead at her workplace.

The gig economy is growing steadily, with 59% of hiring managers looking for flexible workers, particularly freelancers, according to a report from Upwork. Blockchain, artificial intelligence, information security and machine learning are all some of the most highly sought-after skills employers look for in freelancers.

Psychoeducation is giving people information and support so they can understand and cope with mental health issues and can be a helpful aspect of employee wellness plans targeting mental health, writes Laurie Sharp-Page of Flourish Psychotherapy. Psychoeducation, which can include stress management, events focused on emotional health, mindfulness skills and one-on-one consultations, can increase conversations about mental health and reduce the stigma associated with the topic.

Corporate universities have largely been replaced by online learning courses, but Fred Harburg, former chief learning officer and president of Motorola University, says corporate programs still have a role to play in the modern workplace. Harburg discusses his experience with educational development and explains why learning technology should be tailored to team needs.