No one could have predicted the challenges we would face and changes we would need to make, but many people are adapting and thriving. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the strengths and weaknesses of the overall economy and individual businesses. Successful companies are rising to the challenge and finding ways to make the most of this new reality.

As companies get back to business, they are facing challenges they have never seen before.

With all the "magic bullets" being marketed these days, it's difficult to tell what's effective and what's nothing more than an expensive placebo or clickbait. Workplace productivity "cures" are no exception, bringing us to contemplate if techniques such as mindfulness and meditation actually improve job performance, or if they'll leave us with little more than wasted hours.

Offering sick leave is one thing.

Making sure your employees use it effectively is another. Here’s how to create a sound, compliant policy for employees who need to call in sick.