Break yourself of bad habits by creating small obstacles to behaviors you want to avoid, Khe Hy writes, referring to the concept as "sludge." An example of sludge in a corporate setting is when Dropbox banned all recurring meetings, reasoning people would not put in the effort to reschedule unnecessary meetings.

Most problematic employees aren't trying to be disruptive and are often aware of the difficulties they are causing, said Jody Foster, a psychiatry professor at the University of Pennsylvania. She splits troublesome employees into eight personality types, including narcissists and swindlers.

Business cards with nontraditional colors, shapes, textures and materials can be memorable when networking or in business encounters, some professionals say. If you opt for an unusual card, make sure it's still easy to read and can fit into a wallet.

Forty-eight percent of employers in a Paychex survey indicate that they would support some kind of mandatory paid leave legislation. However, disagreement remains about who should pay for such a policy, with 40% of respondents saying employers should pick up the tab and 43% pointing to the federal government.

If you're wondering why you're not getting responses from your job applications, the answer might be that you're prioritizing quantity over quality, say career experts, who answer 15 common questions from job seekers. The best way to go from a good resume to a great resume is to demonstrate the impact you had at your previous jobs.

Finish the day on a positive note by tidying up your desk, creating a to-do list of your unfinished tasks and making contact with someone outside of work, writes Marla Tabaka. Plan what you intend to do after work to take advantage of your personal time.

Connecticut has unveiled special Hartford Whalers license plates despite the fact the NHL team left the city 21 years ago. The plates will cost drivers $60, with $45 from each license plate benefiting the Connecticut Children's Medical Center.