Google plans to invest $13 billion in more than a dozen states to expand data centers and offices, CEO Sundar Pichai says. The expansion is crucial to finding talent, Pichai says.

The most capable employees are also the ones most likely to pursue opportunities elsewhere. An appealing compensation package is important for retention, but high performers also want autonomy and the potential for advancement.

Out-of-pocket costs are increasing for Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance, according to a report from the Health Care Cost Institute. The report says employees and family members paid an average of almost $1,200 out of pocket in 2017, up almost 15% compared with 2012, while a Commonwealth Fund study says 28% of adults with employer-sponsored coverage were underinsured last year.

Successful virtual meetings require a clear sense of the meeting's organizer, goals and the expectation that video will be used, writes Google Cloud executive Rany Ng. In the meeting, offer moments for interaction that encourage remote workers to participate.

Assertiveness, delayed gratification and other indicators of emotional intelligence should be sought in salespeople, Colleen Stanley writes. Hiring managers can evaluate these skills by asking questions about closing deals with long cycles or hesitant buyers.