Overall economic activity increased at a modest to moderate pace in the first half of 2013 across all Federal Reserve Districts — except the Dallas District, which reported strong economic growth.

The U.S. economy is struggling to find a new formula for vigorous growth.

With the improving economy and job market, concern about engaging employees and retaining critical talent is top of mind for many employers.

Safety manufacturers and distributors sourcing products from China, competing against products from China, or selling to China, will find no drop-off in the boom times in the Middle Kingdom in 2013.

The Federal Reserve‘s latest “beige book” report states that the economy expanded moderately across the U.S., but the pace of growth slowed in some regions.