Welcome to the International Foundation's tour of membership services. This online kit will acquaint you with the many benefits and services the International Foundation offers. You will encounter some "padlocked" areas that you will not be able to access until you join and receive your member number and password. Please review each topic carefully so you can fully appreciate the value of the resources that will be available as part of membership.
Research Assistance
- Information Center/Library—Call or e-mail an information specialist with your research request. Find the information you need on issues that benefits and compensation professionals are facing in the Hot Topics areas.
- INFOSOURCE™—Search the EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INFOSOURCE™ database to find information on U.S., Canadian and international employee benefits and compensation topics.
- InfoQuick-Get relevant benefits and compensation information delivered to your e-mail box when you need it. InfoQuick allows members to select from over 60 frequently requested health care, pension and general benefit topics and access the information 24/7.
- Surveys—Quickly access special reports to gain insight to industry trends.
Networking
- Listserves—Sign up for a listserve to link up to a panel of your peers who can answer your questions when you need help.
- Benefits Peer Network—Get in touch with individuals to discuss the particular issues that are challenging you. Call or e-mail another member and learn from his or her experience.
- Job & Resumé Posting Service—Get the word out when you're trying to fill a position, or peruse the posted resumés.
- Online Marketplace—Locate vendors of employee benefit, compensation and human resource products and services in the searchable virtual exhibit hall.
Information Resources
Magazines & Newsletters—Get regular updates on the issues you face with full access to current and past issues of member magazines and newsletters.
- Online News—Stay on top of the stories making
- Today's Headlines—See what made the news today with current postings of stories that are related to employee benefits and total compensation.
- Regulatory Updates—Stay informed on new regulations as well as changes to existing regulations for the ever-evolving employee benefits industry.
- Bookstore—Find a full selection of books, videos, magazines and newsletters on a variety of topics. Search by topic in the online bookstore or page through the printed catalog.
Education
- Conferences—Enjoy education that is tailored to your specialized area with a range of programs to choose from.
- ATMS®—The Advanced Trustee Management Standards® program sets quality standards in pension fund and group benefit management for Canadian trustees.
- CEBS®—Demonstrate your knowledge with the highly respected Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation.
- Webcasts—Webcasts address hot topics in employee benefits and compensation offering convenient and cost-effective education.
- E-Learning—E-learning courses are a convenient way to expand your benefits/compensation knowledge and skills with real-life applications.
More Information, Contact Us
For questions, or to receive a membership kit, please contact the Membership Department:
Individual: $290 (CD)
Organizational: $710 (CD)