Switching between tasks or moving from one project right to the next can drain energy, writes Dan Rockwell, who recommends single-tasking by working in blocks of time, silencing your phone and taking frequent breaks. "You can't move forward when you're running in circles," Rockwell writes.

Job seekers interested in applying to the small but growing number of companies with a four-day workweek need to have certain qualities, such as the ability to prioritize and stay organized. Here are some tips on how to find these jobs and to stand out to hiring managers.

Jason Wright, president of the Washington Football Team, says he "realized the idea of meritocracy was bunk" after being cut nine times from NFL teams, so he advanced by telling the story of his unique skills. "Everybody's gifted and everybody's strong, so beyond that, it's the ability to tell your story in a way that helps others believe in and understand your value," Wright says.

US Department of Labor statistics show that initial unemployment claims stood at 260,000 for the week ending Jan. 22. The figure is 30,000 lower than the revised total for the previous week.

Read these books to better understand the changes that have been taking place in business and managing employees, recommends Geoffrey James, an Inc. contributing editor. The books James lists are "The End of Loyalty," "On the Clock," "Net Positive," "Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire" and "The Triumph of Injustice."

Wordle has been the simple pastime word lovers needed for a year that got off to a complex start. There's only one Wordle a day, so those of you managing your insomnia with those pesky 30 squares wake up with nothing more to do. Enter Remembrance of Wordles Past from Devang Thakkar, which serves up all the Wordles that have gone before.