The US labor market greatly outperformed expectations for January, with 517,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate declining to 3.4%, its lowest level in more than 50 years. The strong job gains, which were well above the Dow Jones estimate, could play a role in the Federal Reserve's future policy decisions.

In some cases, single parents may choose to leave their jobs, potentially allowing them to lead more balanced lives and pursue new opportunities while also raising financial challenges related to child care and insurance. Several single mothers share their stories, the benefits and drawbacks, and whether quitting was ultimately worthwhile for them.

If you haven't been to the gym in three weeks -- or two months -- you will have lost most of what you gained in the workouts you did before, according to experts, and if you're over the age of 30, you lose your fitness at twice that rate. The good news is, those who have exercised before will regain their strength and endurance quicker than a couch potato, typically within "10 to 14 days with moderately hard workouts," according to Edward Coyle, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

Too many HR professionals are forgetting the "human" part of their department's name, says Charlotte Thatcher, senior vice president for people at digital workplace YOOBIC. Thatcher adds that many enterprises "fail to see even communication, coaching and mentoring as a two-way street," and only about 1 in 5 are willing to invest in employee experience.

Discrimination due to an employee's mental health is illegal, and managers should take several steps to ensure they are treating everyone fairly. Managers should examine their own feelings about mental health and have conversations that come from a place of empathy and curiosity.