Millennials' desire to aggressively save and retire early could be problematic for the Federal Reserve. A generation of vigorous savers could leave less room for future interest rate cuts, undermining monetary policymakers' primary tool for boosting growth in times of economic trouble.

Flexible schedules, telecommuting and improved family leave are among the ways employers can stand out in a competitive talent marketplace, says Patti Clarke, global chief talent officer at the Havas Group. In this interview, Clarke also details how digital technologies have changed leadership responsibilities and what she's doing to develop the learning culture at her organization.

Traditional communication tools, including email and intranets, are not the best ways to form connections with millennials and Gen Z employees, writes Erwin Van Der Vlist, founder and CEO of Speakap. Van Der Vlist shares four ways to better engage and retain these workers, including using digital tools to provide them with real-time feedback.

Employees reluctant to use apps and other wellness tools offered through their employer's health plan because of how their data may be used may be more likely to share information if offered incentives, according to an Aite Group report. The survey found 43% of people indicated they would share their fitness-tracker data with health plans, but only 20% said their health plan had a food-logging app or tool.

Instead of traditional individual development planning, try a collaborative approach that includes co-workers, customers and others who know the employee and are willing to support their growth, writes Julie Winkle Giulioni. "A collaborative development planning approach assumes that more minds will lead to higher-quality plans and greater growth," she writes.