A woman who opened fire at YouTube's San Bruno, Calif., headquarters told her family she was angry because the company had stopped paying her for videos, her father says. The woman shot three people, leaving one in critical condition, before fatally shooting herself, police say.

Gamers could have the skills that make them the logical choice for filling cybersecurity roles. In a McAfee survey, 92% of security professionals said that gaming provides critical skills that could be useful for detecting cyberthreats.

Companies are offering employees free, healthy food as part of wellness programs, and some are hiring dietary interventionists, who help ensure people do not overeat, even if the food in the cafeteria is free. A study of GEICO employees who adopted a healthy diet and got nutrition education and support showed an average weight loss of 10 pounds, lower cholesterol levels and better blood sugar control.

Companies that make and service airplanes are worried about a looming shortage of qualified aviation mechanics. "There's no doubt that this whole aviation industry has critical workforce issues looming like a tsunami," said President Sheree Utash of Wichita State University Tech, which offers classes in aviation mechanics.

Hilton has been renovating back-of-house employee areas at some 500 properties to improve employees' comfort, with plans for another 220. "We can't have a dungeonous back of house and expect people to have a great workplace," said Matthew Schuyler, chief human resources officer.