Senior Research Analyst at the International Foundation Favorite Foundation service: Research Surveys Benefits related topics that interests him most: Health care economics, the Affordable Care Act, apprenticeship training Favorite Foundation Conference Event: Lowell Catlett’s economic updates Personal Insight: Justin loves everything baseball, visiting and checking off ballparks as he travels. He can shake any bad mood caused by a Brewers’ loss by going for a good long run.
Administering an apprenticeship fund can be complex, requiring funds to follow not only good educational administration practices but also good business practices. A chapter in the soon-to-be-released Trustee Handbook: A… Read more >
July 25, 2017 Apprenticeship Programs, Communication, Employee Benefits 0 Read more >
A new report released today by the International Foundation and Horizon Actuarial Services, LLC, The Multiemployer Health Plan Landscape: A Ten-Year Look (2005-2014), provides a first-ever comprehensive look at multiemployer… Read more >
June 27, 2017 Employee Benefits, Health Care, Multiemployer 0 Read more >
Investors are becoming increasingly aware of both the social and financial implications of their investment decisions. This concept, known as economic, social and governance (ESG) investing, has been identified by… Read more >
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up almost half of the labor force but represent only 7.1% of new enrollments in registered apprenticeship programs. Similarly, minorities show… Read more >
April 7, 2017 Apprenticeship Programs, Employee Benefits 1 Read more >
In 2016, the Foundation surveyed its U.S. and Canadian members about financial wellness and education. Respondents were asked to describe how financial distress impacts their workforce and if they offer… Read more >
March 28, 2017 Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Retirement 0 Read more >
Benefit plan trustees have been giving increased attention to alternative asset classes. Before investing in these classes, it is important define what alternative investments are, identify the most prevalent types… Read more >
February 2, 2017 Employee Benefits, Investments, Pensions, Retirement 0 Read more >
Taft-Hartley funds employ a number of investment professionals, including portfolio managers and investment advisors. However, final decisions are made by fund trustees, who are ultimately responsible for asking the right… Read more >
January 17, 2017 Employee Benefits, Investments 0 Read more >
Organizations are becoming increasingly aware of the prevalence of opioid abuse and are taking action. According to International Foundation research, about one in three organizations (32.3%) states that prescription drug addiction is… Read more >
January 10, 2017 Drug Benefits, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, Opioid Abuse, Prescription Drugs 0 Read more >
The November 8th elections were defined by widespread Republican victories. In addition to winning the White House, the GOP has control over the House of Representatives (238-194) and Senate (51-48)…. Read more >
December 2, 2016 ACA, Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, Legislative, Paid Leave, Regulatory 0 Read more >
This week is National Apprenticeship Week, a worthy cause for celebration here at the International Foundation. We know how well #ApprenticeshipWorks (couldn’t resist sharing the hashtag!) for our members. In recent… Read more >
November 14, 2016 Apprenticeship Programs, Employee Benefits 0 Read more >