More companies are adopting casual dress to give employees some autonomy and foster a more progressive workplace, says Katie Evans-Reber, head of people for Wonolo. Target, Walmart and Goldman Sachs are among the large companies relaxing their dress codes and encouraging employee input on the matter.

A Deloitte study says employers should adopt five human principles: focusing on what's good for society, using technology ethically, inspiring creativity, encouraging collaboration and being transparent, writes S. Chris Edmonds, CEO of the Purposeful Culture Group. HR should work with top executives to implement these principles, Edmonds writes.

The 10th Amendment to the Constitution, which reserves all powers not specifically dedicated to the federal government to the states, may create some challenges for the workplace benefits industry, writes Perry Braun of the Benefits Advisors Network. He gives the example of the Affordable Care Act, noting that by 2024, benefits brokers and their clients may have to steer through multiple state laws to stay compliant.

When asking colleagues or mentors for advice, be specific about the problem and don't simply seek validation of your own ideas and feelings, writes Gary Burnison, the CEO of Korn Ferry. Choose the most trusted advisers to talk with and express your gratitude for their time and help, Burnison suggests.

The city of Philadelphia has installed Mosquitos -- small sound systems that emit a high-frequency pitch only heard by 13- to 25-year-olds -- at 31 public parks. Officials stated that the sonic devices are turned on at 10 p.m. each night with the intention of curbing rates of loitering and vandalism by teenagers in the city.