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Ex-wives’ Access to QDRO Benefits Upheld in 2 Rulings

  Handling qualified domestic relations orders can be difficult in the best of times for retirement plan administrators. However, when a divorced participant or beneficiary seeks to change or maintain pension survivorship rights with a domestic relations order, determining the rightful beneficiary can become even more complex. Two recent federal court decisions indicate that case […]

Welcoming the Next Generation of Talent to the Workforce

With graduation season right around the corner, a new crop of Gen Z students are poised to join the workforce, and companies are fighting harder than ever to hire them. As this generation is quickly becoming one of the largest shares of the American workforce, it is forcing companies to reevaluate their accustomed ways of […]

Reframing Workplace Belonging: Cate Prescott’s Integrated Leadership at Verra Mobility

Cate Prescott is the Chief People Officer and Chief Culture and Belonging Officer at Verra Mobility, a position that reflects both her expertise in human resources and her commitment to embedding inclusion into the company’s operational and cultural fabric. She leads Verra Mobility’s efforts in people strategy, talent development, workplace culture, and diversity and inclusion—a […]

Leveraging AI in HR

It sounds oxymoronic to talk about how human resources can find synergies with artificial intelligence. But that’s exactly what many cutting-edge HR teams have been doing, and there are plenty of insights to be gained by those who are a little late to jump on the AI bus. “Effective leadership is embracing technology through AI-driven […]

Skills

Looking Beyond Skill Shortcomings

The concept of “hire for attitude, train for skill” might require a closer look. Certainly giving special attention to attitude seems reasonable, but you might want to think twice before you discount skills.

Are Any Jobs Safe from AI?

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its potential to perform tasks typically done by humans grows exponentially. From automating routine tasks to analyzing complex data, AI’s capabilities are reshaping the workforce. However, even as AI improves, there are certain jobs it may not take for the foreseeable future, where the human touch remains irreplaceable. […]

2024 AI Hiring Trends

The world isn’t slowing down, so businesses must design hiring strategies to withstand seismic shifts. In the first quarter alone, there was no shortage of significant world news impacting hiring: So, what should companies do to navigate this in a consolidating market with high demand for skilled workers? Here’s what you need to know. Artificial […]

Was It Just a Layoff … Or Was It Age Discrimination?

by Teresa W. Ghali Companies that undertake reorganizations often face potential liability for lawsuits, including discrimination claims that stem from the reorganizations and associated layoffs. One such claim in California—alleging age discrimination—was able to be disproved by the facts.

Lessons on Drafting Employee Agreements

The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia) recently issued a published decision on an employer’s second appeal of a judgment in favor of its former employee on claims of breaching an employment agreement and misappropriating trade secrets under the Maryland Uniform Trade Secrets Act […]