Many employees leaving companies are required to sign nondisclosure agreements promising not to speak ill of the organization upon their departure. This article looks at the use of NDAs at Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg's company and the potential risks of this practice.

New technology and recent shifts in workplace culture are increasing the demand for flexible work. Employers need to develop plans for remote workers that include face-to-face meetings and personal development as well as ensure workers are effectively using their time, writes Mike Swigunski, founder of Globalcareer.io.

Conflict resolution between employees is important for strengthening and maintaining a positive workplace environment, Claudio Miguel, founder of Outbound.net, writes. Miguel offers a five-step process for mediating employee conflicts and tips for avoiding future issues.

Wellness Council of Wisconsin Executive Director Marissa Kalkman says the group is having discussions with employers about how they can provide more holistic support for employees, and that includes mental health. MRA human resource business adviser Maureen Siwula says stigma and employment concerns can be a deterrent to having an open discussion about mental health in the workplace, and Kalkman says a focus on mental health should occur throughout the company and be championed by leaders.

Companies incur a "dysfunction tax" when their strategy and execution are unclear, they don't have the right people in place and attempts to become agile bog down, writes Adam Bryant. "So one way to sharpen attention on why companies are dysfunctional could be to create a financial metric to measure the cost of this tax," he writes.