It will take some time for employees to adjust to a hybrid work model, and here are tips workers can use to make the most of the time they do spend in the office. "You aren't going to make the most of your time if you walk into the office and just hope things work out," said career consultant Kimberly Cummings. "You have to schedule things."

Companies such as Shamrck and TheSoul Publishing are embracing asynchronous communication as a way to cut down on meetings, discourage micromanagement and tackle burnout. "Employees should be able to engage in heads-down work at a time that's ideal for them, and answer colleagues' questions on their schedule rather than when interrupted," says TheSoul Publishing's Arthur Mamedov.

One-way video job interviews are rising in popularity, with employers doing initial screenings by asking candidates to record answers to usually three to 10 questions without humans on the other end, writes Joseph Barber, senior associate director of career services at the University of Pennsylvania. Barber walks readers through the steps and tips for such interviews, which often take place via platforms such as HireVue and Spark Hire.

Creating spaces where remote workers, colleagues and managers can interact could improve job performance and satisfaction, according to research by Harvard Business School professors Iavor Bojinov and Prithwiraj Choudhury. Such meetings can be especially helpful in onboarding.

Starting a side business might sound like they only way to achieve financial security, but there are a few serious reasons to reconsider, including your current stress levels, how much money you have to invest and whether your family supports this new endeavor, according to personal finance writer Dana George. Sometimes, simply reviewing your budget will reveal opportunities to save more money.

Violins made by the likes of Antonio Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesu have been famous for centuries for their unique sound. In addition to the skill that went into crafting the instruments, researchers have confirmed a theory that part of what makes the violins sound so special is the chemicals that were used to protect the wood from a worm infestation.