Many factors go into the success of a business, including innovation, organization, communication, focus and efficiency. Developing and prioritizing these habits will help you reach your goals by optimizing your work where it counts.

Hibob CEO Ronni Zehavi writes that four-day workweeks may be the next move for corporate America as companies seek to reduce employee burnout and increase morale and productivity. "Companies should keep in mind that a four-day work week implies their commitment to mental well-being in the workplace, allowing employees to dial back external stress or pressure they would now be able to manage on a Friday or another day of the week," Zehavi writes.

Studies suggest that being curious, listening closely, and asking the right questions can get you the most out of a networking event. You will connect with people better if you let them talk first, and then follow up with a real question that keeps them talking.

A survey from the Society for Human Resource Management found 49% of workers have thought about quitting, with 25% saying they dread work. Workplace culture matters, as many of the survey respondents say managers or bosses leading poorly spur their desire to leave.

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has called for a tax on companies with large pay gaps between the highest paid and lowest paid employees. Under the proposal, if anyone at the company makes more than 50 times the amount of the median worker salary, the company would face a tax rate increase.

Everyone can be affected by job burnout, and a key to prevention is to identify the signs of burnout before it's too late. Among the most common of symptoms is loss of focus after being overworked or too stressed, which can result in losing sight of the larger goals.

Turning off work has never been harder, and it's even more difficult for younger workers. A recent GoTo study revealed that 2,000 employees surveyed were "toggling between work and personal topics on any one of the hundreds of apps and devices they use."

People typically use two types of visual cues to get around, and as you age you might find yours is changing. A study found that older adults are better at relying on geometric cues, such as long walls, while younger adults rely on landmarks.