Senior Editor, Publications at the International Foundation
Favorite Foundation Product: The Foundation magazines: Benefits Magazine and Plans & Trusts
Benefits Related Topics That Interest Her Most: Financial literacy, health and wellness programs
Favorite Foundation Conference Moment: Hearing attendees sing “O, Canada” at Canadian Annual in addition to hearing the anthem sung in both French and English.
Personal Insight: Whether she’s collecting information for a magazine story or hanging out with her family and friends, you know Kathy is fully engaged. Her listening ear and introspective nature provide reassuring presence to those enjoying her company.
With Earth Day approaching on Friday, April 22, it’s the perfect time for employers to consider how to incorporate sustainability into their employee benefits. I recently talked to a couple… Read more >
April 21, 2022 Communication, Employee Benefits, U.S., Wellness Read more >
Fraud occurs in all types of multiemployer benefit plans, and trustees have a responsibility to prevent and detect fraud as a part of their duty of oversight. In their article… Read more >
April 13, 2022 Cybersecurity, Education, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Fraud, Multiemployer, U.S. Read more >
Gene therapies for rare health conditions have the potential to vastly improve or even save a health plan participant’s life, but they often come with a high price tag, sometimes… Read more >
March 29, 2022 Education, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Health Care, Insurance, U.S. Read more >
Regardless of their views on the necessity of daylight saving time—which starts Sunday for many in the United States and Canada—employers should pay attention to how springing forward (and falling… Read more >
March 10, 2022 Behavioral Decision Making, Communication, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Work Life Balance Read more >
The events of the last two years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, have increased awareness of the impact certain social determinants can have on people’s health. In their… Read more >
January 20, 2022 Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Health Care, Insurance, U.S. Read more >
With the Omicron variant causing a spike in COVID-19 cases across the country, access to telehealth visits is likely a benefit that many plan members are continuing to value and… Read more >
January 13, 2022 Communication, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, U.S. Read more >
Awareness surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has grown over the last decade as we’ve heard stories of high-profile football players and military veterans whose lives… Read more >
December 16, 2021 Behavioral Decision Making, Communication, Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness Read more >
Some people think that having to “pay your dues,” perhaps by enduring a certain amount of hazing, harassment or unprofessional behavior from co-workers is a necessary part of learning a… Read more >
November 30, 2021 Apprenticeship Programs, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Voluntary Benefits Read more >
Employers are increasingly sensitive to the need to create a more inclusive workplace culture. Could paid parental leave programs be one way to help meet that goal? In her article… Read more >
October 19, 2021 Employee Benefits, Paid Leave, Parental Leave Read more >
Financial wellness programs have gained prominence as an employee benefit and can be effective in reducing financial stress among workers. But it’s not always that easy to get employees to… Read more >
September 20, 2021 Canada, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, U.S. Read more >