Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta's abrupt resignation could affect the future of the department's fiduciary rule. If the person who replaces Acosta "has an anti-regulatory approach, we may not see a new fiduciary regulation during this administration," says attorney Fred Reish.

The Glassdoor Mission & Culture Survey 2019 found that 56% of adults consider a company's culture more important than salary when it comes to job satisfaction. Glassdoor recommends that job candidates seeking to learn more about a company's culture ask interviewers questions such as how long the interviewer has been with the company, how the company celebrates achievements and what activities are offered to employees.

Employers increasingly want ways to help employees participating in 401(k) plans turn account balances into reliable retirement income. While legislation making its way through Congress might help with that, a handful of companies, including United Technologies, already offer 401(k) participants an annuity option.

Dina Eisenberg analyzes how to handle feedback to employees in a law firm setting, including never to give it casually around the office or in a meeting. "You'll damage your relationship with the employee, and worrying about 'who will be next' will distract other employees who may be present," she writes.