In an era of unprecedented volatility that includes an increasing workforce skills gaps, sexual harassment claims and other types of people risk, organizations must re-examine how they manage their employees.

Nine former employees of Aflac Inc. are claiming pervasive fraud and other misconduct, including pushing them to use sales tactics akin to those of the Wells Fargo scandal, as well as ruthlessly retaliating against whistleblowers.

A senate bill intended to fix ACA would bring back CSR payments, restore funding for ACA program education and awareness and create a new tier of "copper" plans.

Stress factors in a job include travel required, growth potential, deadlines, competition in the field and physical demands.

Aside from a good salary, the sandwich generation caring for both children and aging parents desires a flexible workplace in terms of both work location and hours, including paid vacation and sick days.

The coming year is expected to see a great deal of change and challenges, according to the insights offered by The Workforce Institute at Kronos Inc. following their annual board of investors meeting.

A survey of more than 2,200 CFOs in 20 U.S. metropolitan areas found that a majority are having a tough time filling vacancies, exacerbated by the fact that the unemployment rate for college-educated workers is roughly 2 percent.

Women leaders fighting sexual harassment in a new movement, TIME'S UP, have created the fund to help to defray costs for lawyers and communications professionals who provide assistance to those who experience sexual harassment.