Twenty-eight percent of workers who haven't been vaccinated would think about lying about their vaccination status, even forging documents, to avoid being fired, according to a Qualtrics study. "The goal for organizations must be to put in place appropriate safety guidelines while keeping the relationships between employer and employee intact," says Qualtrics' Benjamin Granger.

LinkedIn reports engagement among Generation Z users is up 2.7 times from the beginning of 2020, and notes that 54% would leave their current positions for better offers. Many want to learn skills online pertinent to their careers, they prefer to be collaborators rather than directors, and they vastly favor mobile devices and interactive content.

Meal planning helps ensure people purchase all the ingredients they need and avoid buying extras that are not needed and could spoil, says registered dietitian nutritionist Anna Rios. Factors to consider when creating a meal plan include budget, dietary restrictions, food preferences, health goals and time, Rios says.

Wall Street firms are managing employee demands for more flexible work schedules and remote work even as they continue to try to coax workers to come back to the office. Last month, just 27% of employees in New York City's financial sector came in daily, according to the Partnership for New York City, although the number is expected to climb.

The first step for handling a crisis or downturn is to be honest about what's happening at the organization, followed by investing in your people through skills development, rewards and flexibility. One-on-ones are also a crucial opportunity to understand how your employees are doing and improve your relationships with them.

I ate until I hurt on Thanksgiving -- turkey, gravy, collard greens (oh my gosh those were amazing!), cornbread and sweet potato pie. Afterward, I stretched out on the ground to let my food settle and watch the Raiders beat the Cowboys in overtime. It was wonderful.

But Friday I felt it. The jeans definitely felt more snug as I dressed for Black Friday shopping. So I read with interest today’s Health & Wellness story about meal planning. It’s a good practice and one that will save me from the usual holiday weight gain.

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