Employee Benefits
This lesson focuses on how to be a good employee, including demonstrating professionalism, communicating effectively, and working well with a team.
Part 1
Vocabulary Preview
Match up as many words and meanings as you can before you look at some information about employee benefits.
wellness ___
the ability to hold onto or keep something
competitive ___
to receive money for something you have already paid for
salary ___
time off work to raise a newborn
benefits ___
not mandatory or required
subsidy ___
a bonus
reimbursement ___
the money you earn for doing a job
leave (n.) ___
a stage of life when you no longer work for a living
perk ___
open to change, not set
retirement ___
more than what is required or expected
optional ___
the emotional and physical health of a person
above and beyond ___
things you receive from an employer in addition to salary
retention ___
having a strong drive to win or do better than others
flexible ___
money the government or an employer gives for a specific purpose
parental leave ___
extra time off
Part 2
Example 1
Read the job ad. Then answer the questions.
Read the job ad. Then answer the questions.
What position is this job ad for?
How much experience do you need for this job?
How long do you have to wait for dental benefits?
What can you get money back for?
Which benefit is not mandatory?
What kind of perks are there? Can you think of an example of this kind of perk?
Part 3
Example 2
Scan the infographic about employee benefits.
Part 4
Example 2 cont.
B. Questions
You want to work remotely. What benefit can help?
Which benefit might include a gym membership?
You need glasses or contact lenses. Which benefit can help?
You have to drive an hour to work. What benefit can help with your gas costs?
You paid a lot of money for your university education. Which benefit can help you with this cost?
In your opinion, what are the three most important benefits? Why?
Part 5
Example 3
Read the messages between the Human Resources (HR) manager, Olena, and a new employee, Luke. Then answer the questions.
Part 6
Example 3 cont.
In the spaces below, write short answers to the following questions.
How much do employees pay for prescription medication when they’ve been working at this company for six months?
How many sick days per year do the employees have?
When do the benefits begin?
What types of wellness benefits does this company offer?
How much can an employee be reimbursed for wellness benefits?
Where can Luke find more information about the company benefits?
A new employee started working for the company on January 1. On March 2, she needed prescription medication. It cost $24. Will her employer reimburse this cost? Why or why not?
What questions would you have about employee benefits? Write two questions of your own.