#ICYMI: Taking hardship withdrawals from 401(k) plans may soon be easier for plan participants, while plan sponsors could face fewer fiduciary risks when transferring small “left behind” 401(k) accounts to departing employees’ IRAs and their new 401(k) plans. https://goo.gl/PoGUdP
Free SHRM Foundation Course Teaches HR Professionals About Hiring Veterans
#ICYMI: The SHRM Foundation will offer a new certificate program that teaches best practices to attract, hire and retain veterans. The program is free and open to all HR professionals and offers 10 professional development credits for SHRM certification holders. https://goo.gl/4y23xb
Amazon Splits Second Headquarters
#ICYMI: Employers in New York City and the Washington, D.C. area better tighten up their compensation game: Amazon said it will start looking next year in those communities for talent to staff its second headquarters. Annual salaries will average $150,000. https://goo.gl/eM9sYS
Middle-Wage Jobs Forecast to Decline
#ICYDK: More bad news for middle-skilled workers struggling with displacement fears and stagnant pay: According to a new study, most of the jobs created over the next five years will be in low-wage or high-wage industries. https://goo.gl/3BS3Zi