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McDonald’s is cleaning up its act. In a recent town hall meeting, CEO Chris Kempczinski vowed to put an end to the fast food giant’s party culture, one that his predecessor, Steve Easterbrook, had reportedly helped to foster. But transforming a corporate culture is no easy task—just ask Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman and Disney’s Bob Iger. And here’s more on everything you need to know to make the most and best of your career.

Land The Job

If you’re hoping to land a new job in the new year, now is the time to apply—January is one of the busiest hiring months of the year.

It is also one of the most competitive. Take these three simple steps to stand out from the crowd.

But first, do yourself a favor and write a cover letter. No, it’s not obsolete, and when crafted correctly, the cover letter can set your application apart from all the rest.

Climb The Ladder

Was your New Year’s resolution to get ahead at work? Rather than struggling to achieve such a big goal, consider setting a series of smaller ones instead. By taking one step each month, you’ll be more likely to achieve your career ambitions.

And if you stumble along the way, try not to get too discouraged. You haven’t failed until you’ve stopped trying, and these 10 tips can help you bounce back.

How is your brandscaping? Are you a flexapreneur? Do you have any idea what we’re talking about? Take a moment to brush up on the biggest personal branding trends of 2020.

Learn To Lead

Don’t assume that layoffs will motivate employees to work harder—in fact, 74% of workers who survive staffing cuts describe themselves as being less productive due to feelings of stress and guilt. Here are four ways to help employees cope. No. 1: Communicate.

At the end of the day, if you really want to motivate your team, you must fulfill these three needs.

Finland has always been ahead of the curve in regard to work-life balance, so it was reported that Prime Minister Sanna Marin was putting the whole country on a four-day workweek, word spread fast. It turned out to be a rumor, not actual policy, but the pace at which it took off says a lot about what employees really want.

Bonus

In this week’s episode of Forbes’ What’s Ahead podcast, Dr. Oz talks about how we can all get healthier in 2020. Subscribe to What's Ahead on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.