Being a good follower doesn't mean you're a doormat, but that you can see things as your superiors do and adapt your work style to theirs, writes Stephanie Vozza. You'll be rewarded with more collaboration and a skill set that prepares you for leadership, she writes.

Remote employees are more productive if they adhere to a schedule and set goals for themselves throughout the day, writes Hallie Crawford. They should also take frequent, brief breaks to re-energize.

Posting an incomplete work history, using too much jargon and focusing on tasks instead of accomplishments are among the many mistakes people often make managing their LinkedIn profiles, writes Liz Ryan. Don't be afraid to infuse your profile with some personality to help brand yourself, she writes.

Companies are dealing with a tight labor market by increasing efforts to hire older workers, who provide experience, stability and a wealth of knowledge in the workplace. Perks used to recruit older workers include flexible schedules, exercise classes, increased matches for 401(k) plans, and information on Social Security and financial wellness in retirement.

A poorly formatted resume or a weak interview performance are two reasons recruiters do not return calls, writes Stacy Pollack. Ask someone to critique your resume and conduct mock interviews to help improve your chance of a callback, she writes.

Promptly thank a potential employer when offered a position, and respectfully ask for a few days to render a final decision if still on the fence, writes Betsy Mikel. Feel free to ask questions after the offer to confirm the job is a good fit.

Authorities in Austria's Tyrol state fined a man $197 for referring to police officers as "smurfs" in a post to a Facebook group. The fine cited the man for "defaming two police officers."