Becoming a manager is a career change and not a promotion, explains Marcus Wermuth of Buffer. Your mindset must shift from managing your workload to managing people once you become a manager, and that will make the transition smoother, he adds.

Prepare what you'll say and how you think your boss will react, and begin the conversation bluntly by saying something to the effect of "I have some bad news for you" to ensure there are no mixed messages. Avoid putting a positive spin on your underperformance and instead focus on how to improve upon it, suggests Rebecca Knight.

Be strategic in choosing the best and most relevant networking events to attend during the holidays, but do partake in as many as you can, suggests James Cassel. In the spirit of the holiday season, it's also a great time to canvass your network and connect others that could help each other, points out Kevin Hamilton.

Unilever processes about 1.8 million job applications and recruits more than 30,000 people annually by partnering with Pymetrics, a specialist in artificial intelligence recruitment. The partnership has created an online platform for candidates to be assessed at home on a computer or mobile device, eliminating 70,000 person-hours of evaluation.

Track job-search progress on a document to keep workflow running smoothly and accurately, recommends Jillian Kramer. This little bit of time spent setting up this document to track jobs applied for and other valuable information will reduce duplication and save time in the long run, Kramer adds.

Keep your resume updated and properly formatted periodically, even if you're not actively searching for new employment, suggests Hillel Fuld. Ensure it's fit for 2018-2019 by checking how it looks on mobile, includes keywords that matter and is saved in a modern file format.

Companies in New Zealand and Germany have found success in implementing four-day workweeks, and Britain's Trade Union Congress is aiming to switch the entire country to a four-day workweek by the end of the century, Reuters reports. The idea of a shorter workweek is catching on worldwide, but America will likely be one of the last countries to catch on, points out Dan Schawbel of Future Workplace.

"Sesame Street" will tackle homelessness through the character of Lily, a 7-year-old Muppet who was first introduced seven years ago as food insecure. By discussing her challenges, the nonprofit behind the show hopes to raise awareness about homelessness among children and connect with kids experiencing it.