Forty-seven percent of workers would be likely to quit their jobs if not offered a hybrid work model by their employer following the pandemic and 41% would accept a slightly lower salary for a job that allowed hybrid working, according to an Envoy report. The research found 3.3 days in the office each week is the optimal balance for workers and that 61% are concerned that workplace safety measures could be relaxed too soon.

Fourteen percent of workers have registered to have their vaccine with their employer and 12% already have received their first dose via their employer, according to a Blind survey. In addition, 74% of respondents said they haven't been informed by their employer about vaccination opportunities.

A Banfield Pet Hospital survey found that 57% of respondents would feel more comfortable if they could have their pets with them upon returning to the office. Twenty-eight percent said having their animals around keeps them calmer and more productive during the workday, and about 60% of employers said they are considering pet-friendly policies.

The Anaheim Union High School District in California aims to prepare students for college and careers through its Career Preparedness Systems Framework, which includes a focus on careers in artificial intelligence, biotechnology and cybersecurity. Superintendent Michael Matsuda says the career pathways also promote equity by giving students "access to meaningful jobs that they're interested in."

Burnout is a systems problem that teams are well-positioned to address because of their ubiquity and ability to act quickly, says Paula Davis, author of a book on the subject. Even small actions by team leaders such as check-ins, sharing struggles and creating psychological safety can make a difference.

I like what Paul Graham says about writing simply keeps us honest. He’s right. It forces us to be direct and clear and measure an idea or a thought before sharing it.

It also helps lock messages in people’s heads. Short paragraphs using everyday language do a better job of engaging readers than long, drawn-out paragraphs littered with dense or flowery prose. (A beautifully constructed sentence, however, is like salt, adding flavor to a message.)

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