Consolidated Edison and the union representing its employees went back to the bargaining table on Thursday, four days after contract negotiations collapsed.

When it comes to employee wellness programs, global employers must take a different approach to employees outside of the United States in order to reach those workers effectively, says Nick Malhomme, global vice president at Optum Health.

Names Michael E. Geary managing partner of newly established agency.

The outlook for the U.S. job market brightened a little Thursday after the government said fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week and surveys of private companies showed hiring increased in June.