An Adobe study revealed that more than half of Generation Z employees intend to look for a new job in the next 12 months, and they are the generation least happy with their jobs and work-life balance. A separate survey by GetApp found that 69% of Gen Zers want mentorship and regular feedback from managers, and GetApp's Brian Westfall said, "Gen Z wants to know where they stand at all times, and it's on company leaders and mentors to let them know."

Many people are reevaluating their careers in the wake of the pandemic, either quitting outright or rethinking how they work, writes John Baldoni, who recommends setting your priorities, slowing down and taking time for fun. "Take steps to do less of what wears on you and make more time for what nourishes you," he writes.

Create more time to focus on developing your top skills and gifts by identifying your Green Zone, the times of the day when your energy is at its peak, writes Carey Nieuwhof, author of "At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor." "Overall, cooperating with your energy levels produces far greater productivity than competing with them," he writes.

Office politics have long been part of the business world. As the workplace changes, there is an opportunity to master a positive form of office politics that encourages stronger connections and a sense of belonging.

Some 40% of office workers had returned to the office as of September, according to Cushman & Wakefield, which is predicting that the majority will be back by the first quarter of 2022. "Assuming no virus setbacks at this point, we see office buildings and cities reenergizing in early 2022," Chief Economist Kevin Thorpe says.

Mental health gyms provide exercises, classes, treatments and support to enhance mental well-being either in person or online, and they can complement sessions with a therapist. The gyms help participants be proactive with their mental health, leaving them with the skills to address challenges in the future, says licensed clinical social worker Jennifer Silvershein Teplin.

The coronavirus pandemic dealt a major blow to Dubai's Expo 2020 -- the first world's fair to be held in the Middle East. Some view the idea of a worldwide expo to be a dated way to promote globalization, but it presents an opportunity for many nations to showcase their ideas for industrial innovation. In today's global climate, sustainability will be at the forefront of that innovation. And no other country has as big an opportunity to showcase its potential at the expo than the UAE.