Global Benefits Strategy
Are you looking to get up to speed on the fundamentals of managing global benefits? Have you been tasked with a new country or regional mandate and don’t know where to start? Learn from industry experts how to administer and manage a global benefits program while earning your Certificate in Global Benefits Management.
Topics Covered
- Cross-Cultural/Diversity: The Power of Worldviews
- Developing a Global Benefits Strategy
- Offshore Retirement Plans
- Multinational Pooling
- Benefits Issues Relating to International Assignments
- International Health Care Systems and Wellness Trends
- Case Study
Course Outline
Day 1
A. Introduction to Global Benefits Strategy
1. Why are we here
2. What are the expected outcomes
B. Cross-Cultural/Diversity: The Power of World Views
1. Understanding cross-cultural competence
a. DIN model
b. Intercultural development model
c. Dimensions of culture
2. Types of benefit plans on the global stage
a. Health care systems around the world
b. Retirement systems around the world
3. Definitions and terminology
C. Planning Strategy: How Do I Develop My Global Strategy
1. Benefits philosophy: defining & developing benefits structure
2. Understanding the key players
3. Fundamental strategic questions
4. Benefits strategy & design: global framework & local application
5. Governance & risk management
Day 2
D. Execution and Tactics
1. Administration and delivery
a. Local (who, what, when and how)
b. Expatriate (who, what, when and how)
c. Traveling exec (who, what, when and how)
d. Nomads (who, what, when and how)
2. Disclosure and communication
a. Communication plan
b. Variability in communication (compliant vs. urgent)
c. Re-patriation plan
d. Identify gaps
e. Cultural underpinnings
E. Case Study
1. Application of course concepts through multinational employer scenarios. Focusing on differences in cultural, employee expectations, and benefit regulations.
F. Best Practice and Key Takeaways
1. Next steps for your global benefits management
Course Applies To
April 12 - 13, 2027
Hyatt Regency Seattle,
Seattle, WA
Pricing
Through March 1, 2027
US$1,550.00
Member
US$1,770.00
Nonmember
After March 1, 2027
US$1,850.00
Member
US$2,070.00
Nonmember
September 15 - 16, 2027
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk,
Chicago, IL
Pricing
Through August 2, 2027
US$1,550.00
Member
US$1,770.00
Nonmember
After August 2, 2027
US$1,850.00
Member
US$2,070.00
Nonmember
Continuing Education
Educational sessions at this program can qualify for CEBS Compliance credit. Visit www.cebs.org/compliance for more information.
Agenda
Monday, September 28 - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, FL
Handout Dates: September 23 - December 2, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Downloads
8:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
Downloads
Monday, April 12 - Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Hyatt Regency Seattle, Seattle, WA
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Wednesday, September 15 - Thursday, September 16, 2027
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL
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