A study of 1,100 US employees by Glassdoor found 61% of US employees have observed or encountered discrimination on the basis of age, race, gender or sexual identity. Age and race were the two most commonly reported forms of bias in the US at 45% and 42%, respectively.

Banning employees from checking email during nonwork hours might reduce stress for some, but it could reduce flexibility and make employees with "high levels of anxiety and neuroticism" even more anxious, a study by researchers at the University of Sussex revealed. Experts suggested implementing policies that suit individual employees' personalities instead of issuing blanket bans.

Half the employees responding to a survey said they would be more productive if they did not worry about their personal finances while at work, and only 18% of respondents are very confident in their ability to make financial decisions. Absenteeism and productivity losses tied to financial stress cost employers an estimated $1,900 per employee each year, but well-structured financial wellness programs can reduce stress and improve job retention and productivity, according to the survey.

Clothing manufacturers MATE The Label and The Curated were both founded by women pursuing sustainable production practices. The Curated, led by Nicola Harlem, makes its products from factory fabric remnants, while MATE, led by Kayti O'Connell Carr, uses a Los Angeles factory that meets its sustainability standards.

Sabbaticals might cure burnout for leaders and their teams. Extended breaks require planning but pay off with newly discovered interests, skills and excitement for the business, executives say.