The proportion of workers engaged in their work hit a record high of 35% in 2019, and the percentage of actively disengaged workers tied with 2018's low of 13%, according to Gallup. Here is a look at four aspects of a high-development culture, which tends to keep workers engaged.

A survey conducted by the University of Georgia's College of Public Health found that protections exist for working breastfeeding mothers, but employers don't make it easy. Employers should designate a person responsible for reaching out to nursing mothers to make sure resources are available, suggested the survey's lead author, Rachel McCardel.

The percentage of gig workers in the workforce has risen 15% since 2010, according to ADP. Gig work comes with certain financial challenges, because workers lack employer-sponsored benefits that help with saving for retirement and covering health care costs.

Students in a Michigan district have an opportunity to explore one of eight career clusters, focusing on education, IT, product design and development, machining, building trades, automotive, welding and more. The largest of the pathways is the construction trades program.

Wrongful termination claims are among the most common lawsuits filed against owners of small businesses, Brian Hughes, CEO of Integrity Marketing & Consulting, writes. In this commentary, Hughes discusses the laws employers should know, the types of claims often filed and preventative measures they can take to avoid a lawsuit.