Kathy Bergstrom

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Senior Editor, Publications at the International Foundation at Benefits Magazine

Editor, writer, mom and baseball fan. Always rooting for the underdog.

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Promoting Health Equity: Six Best Practices for Employers - Word on Benefits

Dec 10, 2024 | blog.ifebp.org | Kathy Bergstrom

Canada Employee Benefits Health Care Talking Benefits Podcast U.S. Wellness Offering health insurance benefits to employees is a key step toward ensuring that they have access to health care.
Strategies for Mental Hygiene and Psychological Safety at Work

Oct 22, 2024 | blog.ifebp.org | Kathy Bergstrom

Canada Employee Benefits Mental Health U.S. Webcast Wellness What actions can you take to maintain your own mental health and to ensure that your workplace is psychologically safe?
In a Benefits Plan Far, Far Away

May 1, 2024 | blog.ifebp.org | Julie Stich |Kathy Bergstrom

Canada Communication Employee Benefits Global Benefits U.S. Work Life Balance Over the past several years, May 4 has skyrocketed in popularity as Star Wars Day—as in, “May the Fourth be with you.” In honor of May the Fourth, we thought it would be fun to continue the rebellion against convention by using Star Wars themes to help future benefits gurus master the finer points in this or any galaxy. Three benefits scenarios are outlined below, with a galactic twist to help blast home these...
Neurodivergence in the Workplace: Steps for Employers

Apr 25, 2024 | blog.ifebp.org | Jeff Mason |Kathy Bergstrom

Canada Communication Diversity and Inclusion Employee Benefits U.S. When it comes to neurodivergence in the workplace, stigma is everywhere.
What Health Plan Sponsors Should Know About the Emerging Mental Health Needs of Youth

Apr 24, 2024 | blog.ifebp.org | Kathy Bergstrom

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS 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.
Educating DC Plan Participants for the Long Hike to Retirement

Apr 16, 2024 | blog.ifebp.org | Kathy Bergstrom

401(k) Plans Benefits Magazine Defined Benefit (DB) Plans Defined Contribution (DC) Plans Employee Benefits Financial Education Financial Education (U.S.) Financial Wellness Investments U.S. Many years ago, I visited Grand Canyon National Park with my mom and aunt.
How to Start a Recovery-Ready Workplace: Key Steps

Mar 5, 2024 | blog.ifebp.org | Kathy Bergstrom |Anne Patterson

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS 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.
What’s Going On With Health Information and Cybersecurity

Feb 14, 2024 | blog.ifebp.org | Kathy Bergstrom

Cybersecurity Employee Benefits Fraud Health Care HIPAA Human Resources (HR) Health plan sponsors should take note: Regulators are increasing their focus on the privacy and security of health information. And failure to comply with the latest guidance on these areas could prove costly.
Three Ways to Use AI in Employee Benefits

Dec 5, 2023 | blog.ifebp.org | Kathy Bergstrom

AI Communication Employee Benefits FMLA Human Resources (HR) U.S. It’s open enrollment time, and your plan participants have questions about which health plan they should choose or whether a new voluntary benefit might be right for them.
Five Tips for a Successful Benefits Open Enrollment

Sep 7, 2023 | blog.ifebp.org | Kathy Bergstrom

Benefits Magazine Communication Employee Benefits Health Care Human Resources (HR) Insurance U.S. Voluntary Benefits The arrival of fall signals the start of benefits open enrollment season for many organizations.