Millennials will lead the boom in the gig economy, which is expected to grow to 42 million people by 2020, according to a report from Deloitte. The way the work is done is changing, says Erica Volini of Deloitte, and HR should focus on talent mobility and training.

Financial stress can affect an employee's focus and productivity, but employers should be careful when offering support so they don't overstep personal boundaries, William Arruda writes. Arruda outlines a three-step process to building a financial-wellness program that is compassionate and empowering.

The workplace is an excellent setting for employee health and well-being programs, but companies need a variety of programs and policies to "make the healthy choice the easy choice," Chris Calitz, of the American Heart Association's Center for Workplace Health, told the Ohio Valley Workplace Wellness Conference. Calitz said it is important to manage stress in the workplace, and David McKinley of McKinley Carter Wealth Services said offering financial wellness tools can lead to better employee retention and engagement.

Managing remote workers across time zones requires replacing rigid meeting structures with a culture comfortable with asynchronous work, video calls and documentation, suggests this guide. Flying in remote workers for face-to-face meetings also can improve productivity and ward off feelings of loneliness.