About Tim Hennessy
Editor, at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Favorite Foundation Product: Plans & Trusts
Benefits-related topics that interest him the most: retirement security and mental health
Personal Insights: Tim enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, reading, writing, and running.
The holidays are full of family, friends, food and great memories. But they aren’t always compatible with a healthy lifestyle. When the holiday season rolls around, temptations are everywhere and parties… Read more >
Tim Hennessy
December 21, 2022
Behavioral Decision Making, Employee Benefits, U.S., Wellness#healthyhabits, employee benefits, healthy habits, healthy workplace, mental health, wellness, wellness programs
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Using a culturally responsive curriculum in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs leads to better engagement and performance among Indigenous students, a recent report from the Conference Board of… Read more >
Tim Hennessy
December 8, 2022
Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Employee Benefits, U.S.apprenticeship, apprenticeship programs, diversity, diversity and inclusion, employee benefits, life skills
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Recommendations on improving EAP use by men
Tim Hennessy
November 22, 2022
Canada, Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness
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November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. Multiple organizations are working to educate Canadians about the programs, services and tools available to strengthen financial knowledge, skills and confidence.
Tim Hennessy
November 15, 2022
Canada, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellnessfinancial literacy, Financial Literacy Month
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As the global impact of climate change grows, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become a core consideration for pension funds. ESG issues and concerns can no longer be… Read more >
Tim Hennessy
August 4, 2022
Canada, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Pensionscanada, Canada Pension Plan, employee benefits, ESG, fiduciary, fiduciary responsibility, fiduciary rule, pension
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Has your budget kept pace with the growing expense of your everyday needs? Are inflation, rising interest rates and market instability making you anxious? You’re not alone—Everything is more expensive… Read more >
Tim Hennessy
July 7, 2022
Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Investments, U.S.alternative investments, employee benefits, impact investing, investment costs, investments
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In an interview in the March/April issue of Plans & Trusts, actuary Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, Ph.D., FCIA, FSA, called for new policies and practices to address the multiple challenges and opportunities… Read more >
Tim Hennessy
June 9, 2022
Canada, Communication, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, HIPAA, Insurancecanada, COVID-19, employee benefits, Health Care, health insurance, long term care
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Many companies have made progressive changes to their approach in recruiting, hiring and management to make the workplace an environment where everyone can succeed. While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)… Read more >
Tim Hennessy
May 17, 2022
Behavioral Decision Making, Canada, Communication, Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, U.S., WellnessDEI, DEI in the workplace, diversity, diversity and inclusion, employee benefits, equity and inclusion
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