Office workers on average spend 56 minutes per day doing personal tasks on their mobile phones, finds an OfficeTeam survey. Personal email accounted for the most time spent on personal tasks.

Unexpected information can help audiences better retain the ideas you're sharing, writes Jim Anderson. This shocking detail should focus on one key point rather than a litany of facts, Anderson argues.

Node founder Falon Fatemi is using the lessons she learned at Google to develop a predictive matchmaking tool for professionals networking. Node's recommendation algorithms could apply to fields such as recruiting, public relations and investing.

Company leaders are increasingly mentioning artificial intelligence during earnings calls, possibly indicating AI technology will make waves across the services sector. Demand for AI is likely to increase as the US nears full employment.

If it's been a relatively short time since your last job ended or you've stayed busy by volunteering or doing freelance work, being unemployed isn't likely to hurt your job search, writes Jenny Foss. If not, be prepared to explain your gaps in a simple, strategic way that emphasizes your qualifications.

Naps as short as five to 20 minutes long can help you feel more engaged, while 60- to 90-minute naps have been linked with improved learning, writes Srini Pillay.