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Flexible work time and retirement options may help countries face the challenges of unemployment, aging populations and public pension burdens -- and improve well-being.

A wave of succession-driven mergers and acquisitions is coming. The difference between value creation and loss will depend on how buyers manage culture and talent.

Nearly half of Americans (47%) who have not retired yet think they won't have enough money to live comfortably when they do retire, but 74% of current U.S. retirees say they are living comfortably.

With the bull market continuing, more nonretirees believe that a 401(k) will be a major income source in their retirement.

Most U.S. investors -- those with $10,000 or more saved -- are generally confident they have ample retirement savings, including 88% of retired investors and 76% of nonretired investors. Less than half, however, are "very" confident.

Three-quarters of U.S. small-business owners believe they will have enough money to live comfortably if they retire, although half would continue working even if money were no object.

Thirty-one percent of nonretired U.S. adults predict they will retire after age 67 -- the maximum age for receiving full Social Security benefits -- while 23% plan on an early retirement, stopping before age 62.

More than half of U.S. investors say it is critical to be debt-free in retirement, while a third say it is important but not critical. Investors who haven't retired yet are more likely than retirees to say being out of debt is critical.

Thirty-six percent of nonretired Americans expect Social Security to be a major source of their retirement funds, the high in Gallup's 15-year trend. More retirees, 59%, say they rely on Social Security as a major income source.

When asked about 13 job aspects, U.S. workers remain most satisfied with their physical safety on the job, relations with coworkers, flexibility of hours and job security.