In order to drive profitability and performance, 87 percent of employers relied on wellness programs in 2012, up from 75 percent in 2010.

This year more employers expect to introduce Roth options to their defined contribution plans, according to a new survey by Aon Hewitt.

Hiring among employers with 300 or fewer employees dropped by 2.37 percent after a 0.39 percent gain in December.

Virginias industrial employment saw little change in the past year as it only recorded a slight gain of 284 jobs, according to the 2013 Virginia Manufacturers Directory, published annually by Manufacturers News Inc. in Evanston, Ill.

Predictive talent planning models can improve employee engagement and retention by aligning employees career goals with the organizations business needs, according to a research bulletin from Bersin by Deloitte, titled Career Pathing: Optimizing Engagement, Learning, and Retention.

In January, employee confidence fell by 3.3 points to 52.1, suggesting workers are uncertain about the job market and economy.

Sixty-two percent of consumers say they have problems with spending as well as saving, according to a poll by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.

Among eligible part-time workers, fewer elect health care benefits at large companies in comparison to full-time employees.