A controlled study that examined the effect of giving employees more say in their work schedule indicates that such an approach to addressing the issue could provide quantitative and qualitative benefits to employers.

Payrolls climbed in 39 states and the District of Columbia in April and the unemployment rate fell in 43 states, showing the labor market was strengthening.

Unlike presidential campaigns, elections held in the middle of a White House term tend to lack broad themes and big personalities.

Actuaries predict employers will look for new ways to provide health benefits.