As companies continue to try to be more competitive in recruiting for talent, 62% plan to disclose information about salaries without any requirement from local government, according to a WTW survey. Of the companies that aren't taking this step, 40% cite administrative complexity and another 25% gave lack of "clear job architecture" as a reason.

More than 80% of workers say they'd go back into the office for social connections with co-workers, and many indicate they would commute more often to see "work friends," according to data from the Microsoft Work Trend Index. "Leaders need to intentionally use the office to rebuild social capital: the value workers get from their networks, like getting new ideas and inspiration, being able to ask for help or advice, or finding new career growth opportunities," writes Chris Capossela, Microsoft's chief marketing officer.

The human body needs carbohydrates, but the nutritional value and carb percentage in carbohydrate-rich foods matter, say registered dietitians Jaclyn London and Samantha Cassetty. Leafy green vegetables, zucchini, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and broccoli are five of 30 nutritious foods that London and Cassetty say provide carbs the body needs.

A large nonprofit employer found that using a digital health program could reduce spending on staff members' digestive health issues by 15%, and there was also a significant self-reported positive impact on employees' overall health. The GIThrive platform uses trigger food identification, gut bacteria analysis, food diaries, educational materials, dietitian and health coach support and personalized action plans to improve employee digestive health.

A study conducted for Microsoft has identified a phenomenon the company calls "productivity paranoia," and it could poison the remote work atmosphere. In a survey of 20,000 people in 11 countries, 87% of respondents said they were productive at work, but only 12% of bosses were confident of that.