Talking Benefits Podcast
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans resident benefits pros Julie Stich, Justin Held and Anne Patterson dive into retirement, health care, hot topics and trends, and whatever else the benefits industry throws at them!
Episodes debut monthly and have covered topics including mental health, employee stress, substance abuse in the workplace, financial education, family-friendly benefits, student loan repayment and educational benefits, open enrollment, spinal health in the workplace, association plans, and telemedicine to name a few.
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Meet the Team
Julie Stich, CEBS
Associate Vice President, Content at the International Foundation
Julie puts her 25 years of benefits knowledge to good use at the International Foundation. She writes, speaks and presents on benefits, compensation, human resources and financial literacy and serves as the International Foundation spokesperson on benefits issues.
A history buff, Julie enjoys traveling to major U.S. landmarks. She is also a life-long Trekker, and will correct you if you mistakenly call her a "Trekkie".
Justin Held, CEBS
Senior Research Analyst at the International Foundation
Justin could be considered a newbie compared to his more seasoned Talking Benefits cohosts, but one conversation with him and you'll see just how much experience he has packed into his nine years in the International Foundation Research Department. As chief survey data number cruncher, he has a solid grasp on what our members are thinking.
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.
Anne Patterson
Director, PR, Communications & Brand at the International Foundation
With a flair for conversation and curiosity for benefits topics and trends, Anne's work at the Foundation connects the media to original benefits-related data and expertise. She loves talking with fellow benefits enthusiasts and thinks the work of Foundation members is nothing short of heroic. Anne finds joy in creating things—home décor projects, insta-worthy charcuterie boards, or macaroni art with her favorite mini sidekicks.