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Whether you’re a new mom looking to re-enter the workforce or you just want a job that lets you work remotely, flexible careers can lead to better productivity and happiness — so why not break out of the traditional mold?

“If you've been away from the workforce for a while, it's common to worry that diving back into the traditional 9 to 5 work style won't quite work for you,” says Brie Reynolds, a career specialist with FlexJobs. “Flexible and remote jobs can be a great option, especially if you still have a lot of responsibilities to juggle outside of your professional career.” READ MORE AT SHEKNOWS

There are some tried and true strategies job seekers use to discover and land a new job. This year's Job Seeker Nation Study by Jobvite, a recruiting platform, highlights the methods successful job hunters used to secure a new career.

While most workers (61 percent) are satisfied with their current jobs, over 80 percent are open to new job opportunities, according to the survey. READ MORE AT U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

In its second annual diversity report, Uber, which has been sued by employees alleging racial and gender discrimination, showed small increases in the number of women and minorities in tech and leadership positions.

“We have made meaningful progress over the last year, but we still have a lot of work to do to increase representation of women and underrepresented groups,” wrote Liane Hornsey, Uber chief people officer, in a blog post.

That progress was modest. “Underrepresented groups” such as minorities in leadership roles increased by 2.5 percentage points, Uber said, while the proportion of women in its workforce rose 1.9 percentage points. READ MORE AT THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

Trying to find a job that pays over $100,000? You'll need to start planning early, according to a new list of high-paying jobs compiled by job search engine Indeed.

Indeed's list of 20 jobs that pay over $100,000 is dominated by jobs in the health and tech industry. The top six highest paying jobs all fall in the medical field, with neurologists coming in as the highest paying jobs and psychiatrists following closely behind. READ MORE AT USA TODAY

As Silicon Valley's workplace diversity wars play out – and amid the spotlight on sexual harassment and abuse in the tech industry and beyond – Pew Research's survey finds that half of women who work in science, technology, engineering and math say they have experienced some sort of discrimination on the job. That compares to 41% of women in non-STEM jobs who say they have experienced discrimination at work. READ MORE AT THE STAR ONLINE

With the holidays and new year approaching, it will soon be the season people pause to reflect on their life, and evaluate their personal and professional goals. After a year of dissatisfaction in their work, this is the time of year people resolve to do something about it, whether it is to stay the course with a particular job or a particular company, or to move to a different company, or embark on a new career path. READ MORE AT FORBES

Where do we go from here? As we explore the future of diversity in this time of transition and change across our country and world, let us acknowledge that priorities might change, but inclusion will always matter to both individuals and organizations.

Inclusion is the asset that is hidden in plain sight. Today, the goal is to learn how to access it as a tool for success.

Over the years, priorities for diversity and inclusion have been different for each company, organization, educational institution, community, and individual — especially considering the geographic location or decade it existed. Yet, through it all, many companies and select groups of people continue to wrestle with equity, advancement, and retention issues. Milestones, over the years, signal the strides and struggles of advancement in diversity and inclusion. For example:READ MORE AT THE BUSINESS JOURNAL OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS