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.
Forced isolation. Trauma caused by loss of life, jobs and normal routines. Uncertainty about the future, not to mention anxiety about becoming infected with the virus. These are just a… Read more >
July 21, 2020 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S. 0 Read more >
Unless they had multiple members who contracted COVID-19, many health plans may have experienced a temporary reprieve from rising health care costs as plan participants delayed care while the country… Read more >
June 4, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care 0 Read more >
Telemedicine benefits have garnered increased attention during the COVID-19 pandemic as people look for ways to avoid going to the doctor or simply can’t get an appointment with their primary… Read more >
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care 0 Read more >
As multiemployer benefit plan boards of trustees adjust to a new way of operating during the coronavirus pandemic, many are using videoconferencing tools to conduct virtual trust meetings. Martha Henrickson,… Read more >
April 20, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Multiemployer 0 Read more >
One of the issues that multiemployer benefit funds must be concerned with is how the spread of COVID-19 may affect the ability of signatory employers to contribute to pension and… Read more >
April 8, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Multiemployer 0 Read more >
Do your coronavirus policies and practices comply with federal laws covering the workplace and employee benefits? During their March 18 webcast, “Coronavirus in the Workplace: U.S. Regulatory Considerations,” Carrie B…. Read more >
March 20, 2020 ACA, Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, FMLA, HR 0 Read more >
As the number and scale of their international operations increase, U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs), particularly small and midsized companies, may struggle with managing benefits for staff spread throughout the world…. Read more >
February 19, 2020 Employee Benefits, Global Benefits 0 Read more >
Parenting is already a demanding job, and many workers who have children may struggle with work-life balance. It can be particularly challenging for workers who are caring for children with… Read more >
January 28, 2020 Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Workflex 0 Read more >
If you watch television at all, you probably have a pretty keen awareness that there are all kinds of new and amazing drugs on the market these days. Some cure… Read more >
December 12, 2019 ACA, Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Prescription Drugs 0 Read more >
Trustees attending the 65th Annual Employee Benefits Conference in San Diego later this month have a lot to keep track of—all the important sessions you’ve selected, networking with other trustees… Read more >
October 1, 2019 Compliance, Employee Benefits, Multiemployer 0 Read more >