According to a new survey from Resume Builder, about one-third of workers have engaged in romantic workplace relationships since returning to the office. The survey participants were split on whether they dated a superior or subordinate, but almost all kept the relationship from the human resources department.

Sixty percent of human resources executives surveyed by Muse and Fairygodboss said they'll spend more on DEI efforts this year, and three trends are likely to shape how that investment is spent, writes The Muse CEO Heather Tenuto. Companies are investing in tools to measure the results of their DEI efforts, hiring managers will spend more time recruiting a truly inclusive workforce and businesses are expected to focus more on employee engagement and retention across all demographics.

A recent survey found that just over one-quarter of US corporate health insurance plans are covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, but employers are beginning to pay more attention to the subject, and some benefit experts say coverage for obesity management is likely to increase. Julie Stich of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans said some employers are waiting for long-term data on safety and effectiveness before deciding whether to cover the medications, which can cost between $1,000 and $1,500 per month.

When uncertainty, such as a bankruptcy or an acquisition, blindsides a company, communications pros need to act as an information conduit between leaders and employees. Help leaders understand that this will be an ongoing process -- not a one-and-done statement -- and "[l]ook at the channels you can use to leverage leaders, managers and relatable peers throughout the change process," Rebekah Fawcett, head of enterprise communications at U.S. Bank, says.

Built entirely from snow and ice, the Kirkenes Snow Hotel in Norway features an ice bar, guestrooms inside snow caves with ice beds and thermal sleeping bags, an ice sculpture workshop and plenty of outdoor fun, such as dog sledding, snowmobile tours, reindeer feeding and a potential northern lights sighting. The venue says it's the only snow hotel in the world that remains open all year long.