Switzerland has more restrictive workforce data privacy laws than the US, but employers there can still push monitoring boundaries if they have "legitimate interests," writes Jessica Davis Pluss. Critics, however, doubt employees will accept having personal information gathered from social media, cameras and other devices for the long term, saying it will harm morale or be used "to discriminate against staffers for their personal views," she writes.

Many people pursue a dream job only to become quickly disillusioned after starting it, writes Alison Green. Understand a dream job isn't usually realized until you've worked in it long enough to know you love it and find yourself surrounded by people you enjoy.

You might connect with other professionals by taking a class in your community or volunteering, writes Kim Fischer, director of membership for the International Live Events Association, Minneapolis chapter. Try hosting a virtual happy hour for members of your network with similar interests or joining an industry social media group.

The House Financial Services Committee has unanimously passed a bill to protect whistleblowers from retaliation by employers. The measure would redefine "whistleblower" to make a worker who reports misconduct to an employer but not to the Securities and Exchange Commission protected by an anti-retaliation provision of the Dodd-Frank Act.

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Younger professionals accelerate their success when they "lead up" by advocating for organizational success and become an expert, writes Drew Calvert. "Pick an area that is important to you and your company and go deep with it," says Carter Cast, professor of innovation and entrepreneurship.

We're less likely to burn out from rejection when we engage in self care, writes career coach Rachel Montanez. Our energy, confidence and focus improve with self-care practices such as seeking support from others, spending time in the outdoors and writing a career gratitude list.

A small research study found that merely the thought of coffee caused many participants to become more focused and alert. However, this conclusion was only found in people who already associate alertness with the caffeinated beverage, and the study has not been replicated.