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.
Cybersecurity should be top of mind for retirement plan fiduciaries, not only because the risks of a data breach or fraud are on the rise but also because the Department… Read more >
September 15, 2022 Compliance, Cybersecurity, DOL, Employee Benefits 0 Read more >
When it comes to Department of Labor (DOL) retirement plan investigations, the best defense for plan fiduciaries is often a good offense—conducting a compliance self-review before DOL officials come knocking…. Read more >
August 29, 2022 DOL, Employee Benefits, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
Despite major advancements in technology and medication over the last four decades, people with diabetes still face barriers to getting the best care, a panel of experts said during an… Read more >
August 9, 2022 Compliance, Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Prescription Drugs, U.S. Read more >
A growing percentage of employers are adding fertility benefits to their employee benefits packages as they look for ways to boost recruitment and retention as well as to fulfill other… Read more >
July 25, 2022 Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Human Resources (HR), U.S., Voluntary Benefits Read more >
Changes to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program announced Wednesday by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) will improve the ability of underfunded multiemployer defined benefit (DB) pension plans to… Read more >
July 8, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Legislative, U.S. Read more >
Offering pet-related perks has been touted as one strategy for employers trying to get a leg up (or a paw up!) when competing for employees. In honor of Take Your… Read more >
June 23, 2022 Communication, Employee Benefits, U.S., Voluntary Benefits, Wellness, Work Life Balance Read more >
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 >