C-Suite

Trying to develop a better work-life balance for employees? Consider taking a cue from any of the top 25 companies rated best for work and life balance, which include Nestlé Purina Petcare in the number one spot, Morningstar, Intuit and Southwest Airlines.

A poll shows that almost half of small-business employers are optimistic about economic improvement this year. This is a cautious optimism, however, as the majority also expressed concern about revenue and hiring plans for the next six months.

Government investigators say the Food and Drug Administration is putting patients at risk by approving sensitive medical devices such as hip joints and heart defibrillators under the same streamlined system intended for power wheelchairs, stitches and catheters.

The Hawaii Senate on Tuesday rejected a proposal to begin taxing pension income, greatly diminishing its chances of becoming law.

Criticism is mounting against a Nebraska bill that would change the state body that resolves labor impasses between public worker unions and employers.

World Health Care Congress speaker Robert Galvin noted incentives are a useful long-term investment to help drive positive health care change in the workplace.

Even on Equal Pay Day, the wage gap highlights the need for greater gender fairness.

The American College of Physicians says discussions should include barriers immigrants face in obtaining health care services.