A globally consistent strategy takes effort, knowledge and resources to ensure that regardless of where in the world employees sit, they have access to the benefits they need. An employer’s development and implementation of an overarching global benefits philosophy can help provide direction toward a comprehensive strategy, which in today’s environment has taken on more importance than ever. The energy to learn about and solve for gaps exposed throughout the pandemic and beyond has generated a collective will to prioritize these efforts. As such, many Business Group on Health members are in various phases of reevaluating, developing or enhancing their global philosophy into thoughtful and strategic approaches.

This guide’s goal is to inform employers on a variety of different elements to consider when creating their strategy. It also explores the business case and core tenets to focus on in establishing a thorough approach while providing guidance on how to produce a more equitable ecosystem.