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What to Expect at NCPERS 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition
What to Expect at NCPERS 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition

Join the NCPERS 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Seattle, May 19-22, for public pension insights, networking, expert sessions, and industry best practices. Register by April 24! Continue Reading

Date posted03/26/2024


Worker Turnover Soars After Closing a Public Plan
Worker Turnover Soars After Closing a Public Plan

New research reveals states closing public pension plans face soaring worker turnover, higher costs, and weakened retirement security, highlighting pensions' key role in workforce retention. Continue Reading

Date posted03/22/2024


Meet Reshana Peters, NCPERS' Digital Media & Marketing Coordinator
Meet Reshana Peters, NCPERS' Digital Media & Marketing Coordinator

Meet Reshana Peters, NCPERS' new Digital Media & Marketing Coordinator, enhancing digital engagement and brand visibility in the public pension community. Continue Reading

Date posted03/15/2024


New Pension Fund Roundtable for Member Services Directors
New Pension Fund Roundtable for Member Services Directors

NCPERS launches a new Member Services Roundtable for leaders in public pension plans to share best practices on member education, benefits, and administration. Join free! Continue Reading

Date posted03/15/2024


Guard Against Optimism When Retirement Scenario Planning
Guard Against Optimism When Retirement Scenario Planning

Avoid overoptimism in retirement planning by focusing on median and below projections. Learn why relying on best-case scenarios can mislead your retirement savings outlook. Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2024


Guide to Pension Governance and Oversight Best Practices
Guide to Pension Governance and Oversight Best Practices

Explore NCPERS' 2024 guide on pension governance best practices, risk management frameworks, and strategies to enhance public retirement system performance and oversight. Continue Reading

Date posted03/11/2024


Leveraging vCISO Expertise to Protect Pension Funds Against Cybersecurity Threats
Leveraging vCISO Expertise to Protect Pension Funds Against Cybersecurity Threats

Protect pension funds from cyber threats by leveraging vCISO expertise to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data and systems. Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2024


Supporting the Evolving Needs of Public Pension HR Professionals Through Education
Supporting the Evolving Needs of Public Pension HR Professionals Through Education

Discover how NCPERS supports public pension HR professionals with education, networking, and the new Public Pension HR Summit for peer learning and training. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2024


The SECURE Act 3.0
The SECURE Act 3.0

Explore insights on the upcoming SECURE Act 3.0, focusing on retirement savings, expanded coverage, and new proposals like the Automatic IRA and 401Kids Savings Acts. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2024


Public Pension Profiles: MERS of Michigan’s Director of HR, Diversity, and Inclusion, Steve Hazime
Public Pension Profiles: MERS of Michigan’s Director of HR, Diversity, and Inclusion, Steve Hazime

Discover insights from Steve Hazime, Director of HR, Diversity & Inclusion at MERS Michigan, on public pension HR strategies, workforce challenges, and the 2024 HR Summit. Continue Reading

Date posted02/29/2024


The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Medicare Part D and Retiree Healthcare Plans
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Medicare Part D and Retiree Healthcare Plans

Explore how the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 impacts Medicare Part D, drug pricing, and retiree healthcare plans, capping insulin costs and out-of-pocket expenses. Continue Reading

Date posted02/27/2024


Requesting Member Feedback: NCPERS Member Survey Closes March 8
Requesting Member Feedback: NCPERS Member Survey Closes March 8

NCPERS invites members and stakeholders to complete the 2024 Member Needs Assessment survey by March 8 to improve public pension programs and services. Continue Reading

Date posted02/23/2024