Ravin Gandhi, founder and CEO of GMM Nonstick Coatings, took off 21 days to pursue a longtime dream of making a movie. "I have become a better CEO having had this crazy artistic experience because I feel wiser, more confident, and less judgmental," said the 47-year-old.

Asking for a raise during the coronavirus pandemic can be a sensitive exercise, but don't assume that every company is suffering financially right now. Before asking for a meeting, track your accomplishments by making a list of bullet points.

Singleton Beato, head of diversity at McCann advertising agency, talks about her career, the importance of mentors, how becoming a mom spurred her ambition and the best career advice she ever received. "If you are facing a tough challenge that scares you, and you're not sure if you can do it ... then take it on," Beato says.

The pandemic has made employee drug tests more difficult to monitor, and several states voted to legalize marijuana, which could further complicate testing. Some employers have turned to self-administered drug tests that are sent to a lab or watched an oral test being taken via video.

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the US labor market recovering slightly in October, adding 638,000 jobs and reducing unemployment to 6.9%. Economists attributed the improvement to an increase in hiring for seasonal positions and rehiring in the automobile and manufacturing industries.

Studies have found that eating foods such as blueberries, carrots and dark chocolate has a positive effect on mental well-being. Walnuts were associated with reduced depression in a 2019 study while other research found that fermented foods such as kimchi helped reduce social anxiety.

When it first opened, guests needed to take a boat, helicopter or seaplane to reach the Barrier Reef Floating Resort. The hotel is now docked in a harbor, but it's probably harder to reach.