When layoffs happen, many former employees are flocking to social media to air their grievances, but Mita Mallick, the head of DEI at Carta, says leaders can avoid public shaming by holding in-person, respectful conversations with employees being let go, expressing gratitude for their work and following up with them a few weeks later. "If you reach out and they don't respond, give them the space and time they may need. Let them make the choice whether to stay in touch or not," Mallick advises.

Just 14% of small-business owners say they plan to hire new employees over the next three months, according to data from the National Federation of Independent Business. Labor quality is one issue for companies that are looking to hire, and many say they have had few or no qualified applicants.

Reducing the amount of added sugar in your diet to the recommended six teaspoons daily for women and nine teaspoons daily for men may lower your risk of chronic health conditions, according to registered dietitian Julie Upton, who lists 10 healthful low-sugar and sugar-free snacks. Dried fruit, Greek yogurt with fresh berries, dark chocolate and almond butter on whole-grain toast can be satisfying snacks minus the added sugar, Upton says.

In the case of a couple where the husband is a high earner and the wife does not have enough credits to qualify for Social Security on her own, the best strategy is for both to wait to file for full benefits at age 67, according to the publication "2024 Social Security & Medicare Facts." This strategy would provide the couple the highest lifetime benefit based on their life expectancies.

Having a deep understanding of a subject may undermine your teaching effectiveness if you use long explanations, present information out of order or offer too many examples from personal experience, writes Justin Hale. Instead, Hale recommends keeping presentations simple, reading from your slides and ensuring your audience clearly understands the processes and concepts you're teaching them.