U.S. service companies, which employ nearly 90 percent of the work force, grew in September at the fastest pace since March, driven by more activity and an increase in new orders.

A private survey shows that U.S. businesses added fewer workers in September than August, a sign that slow growth may be holding back hiring.

Thirty-six percent of workers report that promotions and bonuses are most likely to keep them engaged; however, only 27 percent of respondents say their employers offer these incentives while 28 percent of respondents say their companies even practice formal systems to recognize and reward employees, according to a study by...

The Department of Veterans Affairs leads the nation in breast cancer screening rates and has outperformed non-VA health care systems in breast cancer screenings for more than 15 years, the department says.