Healthcare

Tax cuts and other policies have stirred a stronger economy, but these results could mean vulnerable financial markets in the foreseeable future.

Uber Technologies may be cutting costs by misclassifying its California drivers as independent contractors, according to a lawsuit.

Cigna is launching a venture fund to invest in healthcare startups.

After listening to employee concerns over the company’s program, Benny Award winner Jodi Budnick made it her mission to upgrade the plan and help employees save more for their post-work years.

Benny Award winner Milt Ezzard aims to keep employees of the entertainment and gaming developer healthy and happy with perks that include a high-tech crib that helps new parents get better sleep.

BiznusSoft, Sapling and Zoho are among the management software providers HR pros can use to manage worker leave.

Even though the program was created by a large multinational corporation, companies of all sizes could utilize this approach.

The ruling is a step in the right direction. But be warned: There are too many unknowns for companies to begin offering the program.

IRS rules allow clients in certain circumstances to tap their retirement accounts before the age of 59 1/2 without a 10% penalty. But this still should be considered a last resort, an expert says.

There’s significant growth in value-oriented payment methods, but the jury is out on whether these new methods improve the quality of care and make it more affordable.