The US economy saw nonfarm payrolls expand by 304,000 jobs in January, exceeding expectations amid the federal government's longest partial shutdown. The unemployment rate rose to 4%, which the Labor Department said was likely a result of the shutdown.

Amazon received about 850,000 applications in October for hourly jobs in the US after the retailer announced it would raise the minimum wage to $15, according to an earnings report. Amazon says the number more than doubles the previous record for applications received in a month.

One way to narrow the gap in retirement savings is for people to work until age 70. But some people might have health problems that prevent them from working longer, and some might not be able to find a job.

Mutual respect between managers and employees is essential at high-performing companies, Project Athena founder Robyn Benincasa writes. Leaders should mentor others consistently, encourage team members to do the same and respect all employees to positively affect company culture.

Companies will lose $484 million in work productivity the day after the Super Bowl, according to a study by Captivate's Office Pulse. Among respondents, 5% plan to take the day off, 3% plan to be late and 12% expect to be hungover or "extra tired."