Leaders who are not willing to do the most undesirable jobs, such as sweeping, create a culture where team members don't see the need to jump in and help when necessary, writes Air Force Officer Brandon McRay."[T]his simple act of taking over the broom from you is a great sign that your people realize how valuable your time is in leading them well, which is exactly what they need from you the most," he writes.

Leaders will have to embrace the paradoxes of the "new abnormal" as they guide employees who are returning to the office, writes Larry Robertson. "Simple answers that last forever have been replaced by the need to pursue adaptability as both a constant need and the most desired competitive advantage of any team," he writes.

More than a year after suddenly being forced to live and work together 24/7, some people are keen for offices to reopen so they can put a bit more space between themselves and their significant other.

Smart managers should be on the lookout for signs that valued employees might be considering leaving, such as a team member that seems less interested in socializing with colleagues. Another red flag is when a valued employees starts to miss deadlines and or volunteer for fewer projects.

In June, almost 20% of ZipRecruiter job listings offered a signing bonus, up from 2% in March. The bonuses -- mostly $1,000 -- are being offering by restaurants, pest control companies and trucking companies but also by 10 states as a way to encourage unemployed workers to return to the job market.

United Airlines plans to add 25,000 new union jobs by 2026, including 10,000 new pilots. The new crew members will be based at United's hubs: San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Denver, Washington Dulles and Newark, N.J.

If you want to read an excellent account of the very first restaurant to offer hard-shell tacos in the US, feast on this crunchy story about Mitla Cafe, a San Bernardino, Calif., restaurant that opened in 1937 and inspired the hamburger stand owner across the street to pivot to tacos.