More attention should be paid to people who deliberately exclude others at work, whether through their own actions or through institutional policies they set, write business professors Jamie Gloor, Gudrun Sander and Alyson Meister. Define behaviors that promote exclusion, make inclusion part of hiring and performance criteria, reward inclusive leaders and set up anonymous whistleblower hotlines, they write.

Amid the pandemic, recruiting managers have changed what is important to them as they read through resumes. Here are five strategies to make your resume stand out, as well as advice to disclose your vaccination status if you feel comfortable doing so.

Employee autonomy and flexibility are two benefits that can give companies an edge in hiring without having to expand their budgets, writes Excel Builders Vice President and co-founder Matt Doyle. Rigidity in organizational rules may deter candidates, so consider relaxing those that don't make a difference anyway, Doyle writes.

Employers have a unique opportunity to support employee well-being in an increasingly hybrid work environment. They can support a culture of overall good health, especially among younger workers, by introducing app-based wellness programs, working toward a shared bond of trust, creating an overarching well-being philosophy, and establishing other key initiatives.

Criticism can hurt, but it can also uncover areas of growth if you're willing to dig into your own fears, let go of people's opinions and remember the success you have achieved, writes LaRae Quy. "Thick-skinned people are not afraid to move into the unknown because they know they will discover more about their talents and skillsets," Quy writes.

Research suggests there is a link between the presence of chronic stress and the length of telomeres -- which indicate biological age -- in the body, but scientists have also found that telomeres can be restored through lifestyle changes, Emma Loewe wrote in Mindbodygreen. Experts say four simple habits: regular exercise, adequate sleep, a healthy diet and having a social support system, can help the body recover from chronic stress and improve telomere health.

A soft goat cheese from Spain called Quesos y Besos -- which means "cheeses and kisses" -- has bested over 4,000 cheeses from around the world at the World Cheese Awards. The rich, creamy texture of the cheese convinced judge Jason Hinds, who said, "I just wanted to go to bed with it."