Keep a list handy of tasks that you can complete in 15 minutes or less, Maria Tabaka writes. Tackle them when you have small chunks of time in between your other daily responsibilities.

Employees are responsible for building strong relationships with managers but often fall for misconceptions about behavior, RainmakerThinking CEO Bruce Tulgan writes. Tulgan details 10 myths that stifle these relationships, including hiding errors and problems to avoid trouble.

It's best to use instant messaging options like Slack for quick questions and group brainstorming sessions while leaving long messages for email, writes Cale Guthrie Weissman. Email is also the best venue for discussions that require privacy.

Wellness experts say the carrot-and-stick approach to wellness incentives may be effective short-term, but sustainable success is seen with changing the workplace culture and environment. Joe Ellis at CBIZ does not recommend punishing employees who do not participate in wellness programs but says there can be rewards for people who engage in healthy behaviors.

When you're in the midst of a tough job search, spend part of each day meditating, writes Lisa Quast. Make time for activities that you enjoy and find things to be thankful for, regardless of how your job search is going.

People feel itchy when they see someone else scratching themselves because the act is socially contagious, research suggests. A study involving mice examined brain activity and the release of the chemical gastrin-releasing peptide when a mouse saw other mice itching.