On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education announced wage garnishment practices are back on hold, as the administration revamps student loan repayment plans, efforts that are expected to be finalized this summer.

The ERISA Litigation Reform Act, introduced by Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., is intended to curb meritless class-action lawsuits by clarifying the pleading standard applicable to ERISA-prohibited transactions claims.

The lawsuits will keep making headlines. Premiums will keep rising. Leadership will continue asking harder questions. But, the organizations best prepared for that future aren’t the ones that check the box.

Hiring is gaining momentum with 57% of small and mid-size business CEOs planning to increase headcount within the next 12 months.