About Justin Held, CEBS
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 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 >
Justin Held, CEBS
June 21, 2022
Apprenticeship Programs, Communication, Education, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, U.S.apprenticeship, apprenticeship programs, employee benefits, life skills, recruiting apprentices, survey, training
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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 >
Justin Held, CEBS
February 22, 2022
Apprenticeship Programs, Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, Multiemployer, Pensions, Retirementapprenticeship, employee benefit trends, employee benefits, employee benefits survey, health care benefits, mental health, multiemployer plans, pension, retirement
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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 >
Justin Held, CEBS
February 9, 2022
401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Investments, U.S.401(k), defined contribution plans, employee benefits, multiemployer defined contribution plans
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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 >
Justin Held, CEBS
January 24, 2022
Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Investments, Multiemployer, Pensions, U.S.defined contribution plans, employee benefits, multiemployer defined benefit plans, multiemployer pension plans, stock market
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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 >
Justin Held, CEBS
December 29, 2021
Communication, Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Retirement, U.S.defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plans, employee benefits, retirement, retirement plans, retirement security
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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 >
Justin Held, CEBS
December 7, 2021
Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation, Voluntary Benefitsemployee benefits, employer-sponsored charitable organizations, health care benefits, paid time off, paid vacation time, voluntary benefits
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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 >
Justin Held, CEBS
November 16, 2021
Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Mental Health, Wellnessemployee benefits, mental health, mental health in the workplace
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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 >
Justin Held, CEBS
November 2, 2021
Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Voluntary Benefitsemployee benefits, employee benefits survey, workplace wellness
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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 >
Justin Held, CEBS
October 21, 2021
Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Voluntary Benefitsemployee benefits, workplace wellness
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Employers have long included voluntary benefits as part of their ancillary benefit packages. Voluntary benefits are administered by the employer and paid for by the workers, who in turn receive… Read more >
Justin Held, CEBS
October 11, 2021
Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, U.S., Voluntary Benefitsidentity theft insurance, life insurance benefits, Pet Insurance, vision insurance, voluntary benefits
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