Some people are naturally curious ... others, not so much (to put it kindly). But there are also lots of people who are curious about a variety of things, but they simply don't have the time to learn. This article outlines three things you can do to make it easier to onboard the knowledge your curious mind might be craving.

Mistakes are the only thing that pave the way to potential success, writes Dave Hengartner, co-founder and CEO of startup Rready, which supports employee-driven innovation. Don't punish employees for errors that are unforeseeable, be consistent about how your handle employee mistakes, and encourage talking about mistakes, instead of sweeping them under the rug, Hengartner writes.

Given the lack of opportunities for watercooler conversation with so many people working remotely, building connections necessary to advance your career might require extra effort. Setting a numerical goal for new connections and engaging in brief conversations can help you strengthen your professional network.

HR chiefs are in high demand as companies increasingly want HR advising on business matters, although burnout is high in HR and turnover will likely increase as CEO changes pile up, writes Jess Yuen, a former chief people officer. Some companies are appointing leaders with little HR experience, which can be successful "if the candidate has the right bones (aligned with a company's values, philosophy, approach toward its employees, etc) and a strong support system," Yuen writes.

Glassdoor published its 2022 Best Places to Work list and the top five US employers are, in order, Nvidia, HubSpot, Bain & Company, eXp Realty and Box. The ranking, based on employee insights and reviews, reveals corporate culture as a major influence on the happiness of employees.

Average pay climbed 4.7% annually to reach over $31 an hour but the Consumer Price Index, an inflation measure, was up 7% in December from the previous year, according to the US Department of Labor. This means that the average employee experienced a 2.4% decline in pay in 2021, the Labor Department reports.

Employing a "philosophy of rest" that includes taking time off and sticking to a strict work and home schedule helps Dany Garcia reduce stress and find the creativity needed to manage her portfolio. "Resting creates creativity, openness to new ideas, and greatness," says Garcia, chairwoman of the Garcia Companies and the business manager (and ex-wife) of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

By now, we all have stories about rough experiences during pandemic-induced lockdowns. But a woman in China has endured an experience that she casually describes as "less than ideal." She was on a blind date with a guy ... and a swift lockdown meant she had to lockdown at his home for days.