It is important to be professional and engaged during virtual meetings, writes Livewire president Henry Clifford, who suggests showing up with cameras on and social media off and being fully present reflects the same respect one would show in face-to-face meetings. "If we're supposed to dress for the job we want as opposed to the one we have, why not treat showing up the same way?" writes Clifford.

Interactive AI interviews are becoming more common in the recruiting process, with companies like Chipotle using virtual recruiters for initial screenings. While recruiters such as Brent Orsuga of Pinnacle Growth Advisors see benefits in efficiency and reducing bias, some job seekers find the experience impersonal and unsettling.

Embed failure into the employee learning process to expand people's abilities and help them experiment with innovation, writes Manu Kapur, author of the book "Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing." Establish learning goals, include roadblocks in tasks and schedule sessions to talk about the failures, Kapur writes.

Leaders can harness anger as a positive force by interpreting it as a signal for change, using it to clarify boundaries, expanding conflict capacity and transforming it into productive energy, writes consultant Marlene Chism. "Enlightened leaders who experience frustration with processes and systems have captured the secret of using energy to push for improvements, rallying their teams to find solutions," Chism writes.

Generative AI company Turing has successfully integrated AI into its onboarding process, using a large language model named A.L.A.N. to onboard up to 300 employees in under six hours. This approach allows for the creation of e-learning modules and AI voiceovers, streamlining the experience while maintaining a human in the loop to ensure accuracy.

Younger employees are redefining professional success by job-hopping more frequently, shifting from the traditional corporate ladder to a more dynamic "corporate jungle gym," executives say. The trend is driven by changing values and a lack of internal talent mobility programs, say leaders, who recommend companies offer diverse professional development opportunities to retain young talent.

A report by Thumbtack reveals that social media has significantly increased Gen Z's interest in skilled trades, with two-thirds of respondents acknowledging its influence. The trend is supported by professionals who note that showcasing real-life work experiences online has made these careers more appealing to younger audiences.

A new course titled "Whodunit?: Detective Stories" at University of Tennessee uses crime novels to teach students critical thinking, encouraging them to analyze texts for clues, interpret red herrings and understand historical context. "Not only does the course offer, for many, an unexpected approach to academic reading, but it also offers a way to make sense of some of the craziness of the world," writes professor Sally Harris.