Education organizations are compiling "comprehensive learner records" for job candidates, and HR leaders hope to use them to review applicants with similar resumes. "One of the reasons the CLR was born is that they really wanted to capture and account for all the learning occurring both inside and outside the classroom," says Mark McConahay of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Some people who work remotely are holding multiple jobs at the same time -- an arrangement that can create ethical complications in certain situations. Here is a look at factors to consider about working multiple jobs from a legal and tax perspective.

HR leaders should jump on the trend of using Big Data to solve problems whether for "a small action or a huge transformation," says Jonathan Reyes of Reejig Corp. Reyes' best tip and 12 others are offered up by the Forbes Human Resources Council.

Goldman Sachs is planning job reductions that reportedly could affect as many as 4,000 employees. In a recent interview, President John Waldron said, "Most companies I talk to, financial services or otherwise, are not only not hiring but also reducing headcount."

Contribution limits for 401(k) plans have risen for 2023, so it may make sense to review your deferrals to make sure you are taking advantage of the higher limit. High earners may wish to front-load 401(k) contributions, but it's also important to consider how the employer match works at your job.

As the new year approaches, leadership coach Kristin Hendrix writes that it's a good time to shift our mindset to become more accepting of ourselves, others and the reality of the situations in which we find ourselves. "Whether we have a specific resolution, January 1st is a chance to begin anew," Hendrix writes. "To make commitments to ourselves for the year ahead that help us lean into the best versions of ourselves."

Age, stress and diet are among the most well-known factors that affect how you sleep. But did you know that your sex, the duration of your work commute, education level, cultural norms and geography can play a role, too? Those last two were particularly important in a recent study that yielded seven "global clusters" of sleep duration; and based on that, Albanians were the top sleepers at an average of 7 hours and 32 minutes nightly.