US job seekers face a tougher market as the unemployment rate climbed to 4.1% in June, the highest in three years. The number of unemployed people rose to 6.8 million, driven by more people entering the workforce and the quit rate holding steady at 2.2%.

Middle-school students at Great Valley Middle School in Pennsylvania created fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers, leading to online harassment and significant unease among staff. The attack has left some teachers hesitant to call out misconduct in class and others to reconsider their willingness to continue in the profession. "It was so deflating. I can't believe I still get up and do this every day," says Patrice Motz, a Spanish teacher who has taught for 14 years at the school.

Research suggests that people with regular access to nature and the outdoors may experience lower stress levels, better brain function, and a greater sense of well-being. Employers can help their workers improve wellness by offering paid breaks for walks and other outdoor activities, and by including green spaces in the work environment.

Microsoft has agreed to a $14.4 million settlement in a case where California employees alleged unfair company retaliation when they used protected family, parental or disability leave. The bulk of the settlement funds will be distributed to affected personnel, and managers and human resources staff will be given relevant training if the settlement is approved by a judge.

Recognizing your team members for a job well done on a weekly basis can create a sense of psychological safety, but psychologist Jordan Scott Birnbaum says we resist doing that because we may feel such frequency will only pump up an employee's ego. Recognition, though, isn't the same as a compliment, Birnbaum clarifies; it's a clear message that their work matters to the organization and their job is secure.