Lasting happiness in the workplace is nor about making more money, it's about fulfilling a sense of purpose in the what you do.

"With some businesses offering permanent work-from-home options, the updated handbook should address remote work guidelines such as best practices for telecommunications, documentation requirements and remote meeting guidance," labor and employment attorney Michael Landen said.

Build credibility and create visibility in order to become the "go to" person everyone knows, the first name that comes to mind when they have a business need.

Most businesses have a negative renewal experience from year to year, but this can be avoided by working with a team committed to their success.