The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 393,000 last week. It was the second straight drop after Superstorm Sandy had driven applications much higher earlier this month.

Academia institutions and employers should collaborate to develop more effective job-specific career pathways, which would lead to more hires, greater advancement opportunities and increased prosperity to those who do not attain traditional college degrees.

Americans arent fond of the idea to raise the Medicare age from 65 to 67.

Employers also have flexibility to customize parts of the program to fit their overall wellness strategy.