The Labor Department says it will no longer apply the "joint employer" standard related to temporary and franchise workers that was adopted by the National Labor Relations Board under the Obama administration. The department is also rescinding guidance related to the classification of workers as independent contractors rather than employees.

The number of unfilled cybersecurity roles is expected to rise from 1 million in 2016 to 3.5 million by 2021, a Cybersecurity Ventures report states. Demand for cybersecurity professionals will continue to grow in India and the US, and cybercrime damages are expected to double from 2015's $3 trillion to $6 trillion by 2021.

A growing number of companies are joining Microsoft, Xerox, Hewlett-Packard and Yahoo in offering pet insurance to employees, and some cover all or part of the premiums. "Pet insurance is a game-changer for many pet owners" who would not be able to afford expensive care without it, said veterinarian Tracey Jensen.

Ryan Williams and Porter Braswell are the minds behind Jopwell, a service that offers career opportunities to black, Latino and Native American job hunters. Williams and Braswell say the platform helps resolve the "pipeline problem" that often makes it difficult for companies to hire diverse talent.

Create a culture that matches your company's mission by listening to what employees want, establishing a culture statement, and making sure everyone working for the company represents its values. When hiring, "if their values don't match with company values, don't hire them, no matter how good they are," says Steven Blue, CEO of Miller Ingenuity.