About this session
A configurable EU employee-benefits program for organizations managing employees across different national systems.
Benefits 101 creates one clear framework around EU-level principles, country-specific systems, employer-provided benefits and employee actions, with deeper regional, local and cross-border sessions added according to workforce need.
What your people take away
- Start with Benefits 101 using the organization's actual EU benefits landscape
- Give employees a clear framework without suggesting every Member State operates the same system
- Build deeper education around retirement, health, leave, flexible reward, career benefits and additional compensation
- Add country-specific sessions where national systems need greater explanation
- Support cross-border and mobile employees through a dedicated optional module
- Measure benefits awareness without collecting individual employee choices
Shared with you
See the full session
Create your free Workbliss profile to see the rest of this outline and book it. It takes a minute, with your work email.
- What each length covers, 30 minutes to full day
- Everything that’s covered, part by part
- Book online, and browse 1,500+ more sessions for your teams
Already a member? Sign in
What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Start with the whole packageA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Start with the whole package: start with Benefits 101, build the benefits map and what employees gain.
- Start with Benefits 101
- Build the benefits map
- What employees gain
Covers Start with the whole package, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Module 1: Start with the whole packageA plain-English introduction to the complete benefits landscape, separating the EU framework, national systems, employer benefits and employee actions.
- Module 1: Start with the whole package
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Start with the whole package.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Modules 1 and 2: Pensions, health and protectionBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also go deeper into pensions, health and protection.
- Module 1: Start with the whole package
- Module 2: Pensions, health and protection
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Start with the whole package and Pensions, health and protection.
3 hours
3 Hours — Modules 1 to 3: Leave, everyday support and developmentBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also go deeper into leave, everyday support and development.
- Module 1: Start with the whole package
- Module 2: Pensions, health and protection
- Module 3: Leave, everyday support and development
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Start with the whole package, Pensions, health and protection and Leave, everyday support and development.
Full day
Full Day — The Complete ProgramAll four modules in depth, from the first module through every deep dive, with time for each person to map what applies to them and the actions to take next.
- Module 1: Start with the whole package
- Module 2: Pensions, health and protection
- Module 3: Leave, everyday support and development
- Module 4: Mobility, reward and reviews
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Start with the whole package
Every length- Start with Benefits 101Employees see the complete benefits picture in plain English: the EU framework, the relevant national system, what the employer adds and which benefits require action.
- Build the benefits mapParticipants privately sort relevant benefits into Automatic, Check, Activate, Claim, Use When Needed and Review and identify where information or providers can be found.
What employees gain
- A clearer understanding of how EU, national and employer benefits fit together
- A practical map of the benefits available through the organization
- Greater visibility of employer-funded value beyond salary
- Clarity on benefits that happen automatically versus those requiring action or a claim
Pensions, health and protection
90 minutes and longer- Workplace Retirement & Pension Benefits Across the EUEmployees learn how workplace pension and retirement benefits fit alongside the national retirement system in the country where they work.
- Health, Insurance & Financial Protection Across EU WorkforcesEmployees learn how national healthcare or social-insurance systems interact with supplementary health, insurance and financial-protection benefits provided by the employer.
Leave, everyday support and development
3 hours and longer- Leave, Parenthood & Caring Across EU WorkforcesEmployees learn how national leave rights, public support and employer enhancements fit together during major family, health and caring events.
- Everyday Benefits, Allowances & Flexible RewardSurface the locally relevant allowances, flexible benefits and everyday support employees may otherwise overlook.
- Learning, Career & Wellbeing BenefitsEmployees find and use development, wellbeing and career support already funded by the organization.
Mobility, reward and reviews
Full day only- Cross-Border & Mobile Employee BenefitsProvide additional benefits education for employees whose work, residence or employment history involves more than one EU country.
- Bonuses, Shares & Additional RewardEmployees learn bonus, incentive and equity benefits as part of total reward without turning the session into investment or tax advice.
- Benefits Review Across Life & Career ChangesEmployees learn when benefits deserve another review rather than treating the package as information received only during onboarding.
Tools and materials
- EU Benefits Map participant worksheet
Who it’s for
- European and regional HR, Benefits and Total Rewards teams
- Employers operating across several EU Member States
- Regional benefits-awareness and total-reward campaigns
- Organizations with locally different benefits packages
- Workforces combining local and internationally mobile employees
- Employers introducing or refreshing a regional benefits strategy
- Organizations with underused health, retirement, wellbeing or career benefits
- Employers seeking stronger benefits utilization without turning employee education into a legal briefing
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Employee Benefits: European Union
How long is Employee Benefits: European Union?
Employee Benefits: European Union runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Start with the whole package: start with Benefits 101, build the benefits map and what employees gain. A 60-minute session covers Start with the whole package in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Pensions, health and protection. A 3-hour session adds Leave, everyday support and development. A full-day session adds Mobility, reward and reviews.
Can Employee Benefits: European Union be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Employee Benefits: European Union?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Employee Benefits: European Union to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.