Social media is not often associated with learning (unless you want to learn about the latest gossip concerning your friend or a celebrity), yet it is emerging as the next tool for employers to improve upon the learning environment for their workforce.

It seems nearly every company has an employee who doesn’t follow the established rules of office etiquette.

An article on Forbes.com explains why these basic rules are important, since, without compliance, the workplace can become stressful for employees.

Companies that engage in charitable acts don’t usually expect to receive anything in return; however, giving back to their community can benefit their business in the long run.

A lack of employee engagement in today's professional world is perhaps a more significant problem than you realize. Take a look around your workplace. How is employee morale? If you are working with individuals who enjoy their jobs, you are in the minority.

Unsurprisingly, employees tend to be more distracted during the summer months. It stands to reason that providing them with a perk that allows them more time off to enjoy the long days and warm weather would boost morale and lead to a higher level of job satisfaction.

Most advice written about leadership tends to focus on the good practices that are essential instead of the bad behavior that can make managers less effective.

Companies these days are more focused on their younger generations of employees – Millennials and Generation Z. Baby Boomers also get a lot of attention when it comes to their retirement plans. So it’s unsurprising that many Gen Xers are feeling neglected – and they are dealing with a higher level of financial stress.

A recent informative article on cnbc.com pointed out that remote workers are fast becoming the new normal. People love the freedom of working from home or anywhere else they choose, and the pool of available talent is dramatically larger for companies when they aren't limited to their own city when searching for employees and freelancers.

Have you noticed a recurring complaint from people saying they wish they had more time? In our quest to squeeze more out of the day, we often push sleep aside and humorously tell our friends and coworkers, "I'll sleep when I'm dead." The irony in that statement is that by not getting enough sleep, you may be doing enough damage to your body to cause death to occur sooner rather than later.

Summer is finally here, and odds are many of your employees are planning their vacations. As an article in Employee Benefit News points out, due to the low unemployment rate and the increase in job openings, employers are realizing they need to offer more time off to compete for talented workers.