Senior Research Analyst at the International Foundation
Favorite Foundation Service: Foundation Research Surveys
Benefits Related Topics That Interest Him Most: Behavioral economics, socially responsible investing, apprenticeship training
Personal Insight: Justin loves everything baseball, visiting and checking off ballparks as he travels. In this free time, he enjoys hiking at national parks, cycling and reading about U.S. history.
The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans has surveyed benefits practitioners about their workplace wellness initiatives for more than a decade. Over this period, benefits have evolved from time-tested offerings… Read more >
September 29, 2022 Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Financial Wellness, Human Resources (HR), Wellness Read more >
The International Foundation has surveyed apprenticeship stakeholders across the U.S. and Canada since 2010, gathering insights on a number of trends impacting their plans, including program challenges, apprentice challenges, recruitment… Read more >
June 21, 2022 Apprenticeship Programs, Communication, Education, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, U.S. Read more >
Those working in the employee benefits industry are facing a landscape that changes daily. The International Foundation’s research team takes trending topics, from paid leave to financial education and mental… Read more >
February 22, 2022 Apprenticeship Programs, Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, Multiemployer, Pensions, Retirement Read more >
According to The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: A 15-Year Look (2004-2018), the average defined contribution (DC) plan account balance increased from increased from $18,300 at the end of 2004 to… Read more >
February 9, 2022 401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Investments, U.S. Read more >
According to the most recent data from The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: A Fifteen-Year Look (2004-2018), demographic trends in multiemployer plans have become less favorable as the number of actively… Read more >
January 24, 2022 Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Investments, Multiemployer, Pensions, U.S. Read more >
In my years compiling benchmarking data for the International Foundation, one of the most notable trends has been the decreasing prevalence of employer-sponsored defined benefit (DB) pension plans. In the… Read more >
December 29, 2021 Communication, Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
Another year has come to an end. As the calendar turns over, it becomes particularly important to remind workers of some important benefits, if you haven’t already. We’re making a list… Read more >
December 7, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation, Voluntary Benefits Read more >
What mental health issues are common among your organization? Is substance abuse prominent? How are these issues impacting your workplace? What barriers are you facing? Where do you start? The… Read more >
November 16, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, Wellness Read more >
While traditional benefits such as retirement plans and health insurance are an important part of most employers’ benefit packages, the perceived value of supplementary offerings such as leave and work-life… Read more >
November 2, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Voluntary Benefits Read more >
While traditional benefits such as retirement plans and health insurance are an important part of most employers’ benefit packages, the perceived value of supplementary offerings such as leave, and work-life… Read more >
October 21, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Voluntary Benefits Read more >