Initial unemployment claims reached 1.4 million last week, marking an increase of 109,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Labor Department. It was the first increase in weekly claims in almost four months. "I think unemployment applications are going to be sticky at this level because many states are seeing a reassertion of the virus," says Michelle Holder, an economist at John Jay College.

As employers plan to reopen, many are seeking direction on how to accommodate employees who have non-obvious disabilities, a number of which are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Be proactive, advises David Fram of the National Employment Law Institute who also suggests employers talk with workers who appear to be struggling and ask what help they need to do their job.

Some companies are not taking into account the child care issues that employees are facing because of the coronavirus, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. Among organizations planning a return to work, just 32% have laid out child care plans, research shows.

Shame often is at the core of uncertainty for HR professionals, causing them to shy away from implementing innovative programs, HR professional Kayla Moncayo writes. Moncayo says practicing empathy will help HR teams counter this shame and build the resilience needed to lead critical change.

Master dog groomer Angela Kumpe creates art out of dogs' fur, with mermaids, a buffalo, Snow White and the killer clown from "It" among her creations. Part of her process is using a pet-friendly hair dye.