Benefits

Overview of GitLab’s Benefit Philosophy and get support with questions

We’ve Got You Covered: Our Benefits Philosophy

Clear Benefits, Real Support

At GitLab, we believe team member Benefits should be simple to understand and there when you need them. From life’s big moments to everyday questions, our comprehensive coverage gives you clarity and confidence so you can focus on your work and life.

Whether you’re planning for the future, starting a family, caring for aging parents, or dealing with unexpected challenges, GitLab’s Benefits are designed to support you at every stage of life—with comprehensive coverage and transparent information when you need it most.

Your Support Team and Resources

Need help with your Benefits? Rest easy knowing you have multiple resources at your fingertips:

Direct support: Our Total Rewards team is here to guide you through any questions or life changes. Reach out to us via HelpLab.

Our Global Approach

Globally Aligned, Locally Relevant

We recognize that your needs vary depending on where you live and work. That’s why we take a thoughtful, country-specific approach to Benefits rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. We provide competitive Benefit offerings that balance local standards with your needs.

Our country-specific approach considers:

  • Statutory requirements and local regulations
  • Entity status and headcount considerations
  • Market practice and standards
  • Cultural and regional needs

What this means for you:

  • Statutory programs are in place in every country where you work
  • Core medical, life, and pension offerings through statutory or supplementary plans
  • Country-specific enhancements based on competitive market benchmarking, local needs and regulations

Our Guiding Principles

🔄 Continuous Improvement

We create new programs with broad reach, high value, and long-term scalability and sustainability. Regular reviews ensure our Benefits evolve with your changing needs, and your feedback directly shapes our offerings.

🤝 Inclusive by Design

Benefits that support all team members, regardless of family structure or life circumstances. We conduct ongoing assessment to ensure our choices reflect our diverse, global team.

💡 Our CREDIT Values in Action

Collaboration: We partner with top providers and networks to benchmark against similar companies, fostering understanding across all GitLab entities.

Results: We make Benefits a meaningful part of your total rewards package, measuring engagement and enrollment to ensure programs truly serve you.

Efficiency: We streamline processes to make accessing Benefits as simple as possible.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We actively ensure our Benefit choices support every team member and regularly assess and improve inclusivity across all programs.

Iteration: We iterate on improvements based on proven competitive practices and local regulations.

Transparency: We announce and document our Benefits to keep them updated, share upcoming plans internally before implementing them, and invite discussion and feedback.

How We Continuously Improve Your Benefits

Our annual process ensures we’ve got you covered every step of the way:

1. We Listen to You

Your voice matters. We carefully review feedback from our Engagement Survey and various team member touchpoints to understand what’s working and where we can better support you.

2. We Research for You

We work with industry experts to benchmark our offerings against other leading tech companies, ensuring you receive competitive total rewards.

3. We Plan with You in Mind

We develop enhancement proposals prioritizing improvements based on market standards, local requirements, headcount limitations, and sustainability.

4. We Explore Every Option

We investigate opportunities like multinational pooling to leverage our global presence for better coverage and cost savings that benefit everyone.

5. We Make Informed Decisions

Enhancement proposals are carefully reviewed and approved as part of our annual planning process, ensuring long-term sustainability while meeting your needs.

6. We Keep You Informed

  • For major changes: For country specific changes, we create Team Member issues to gather your specific feedback before implementation. We consult and/or inform Works Councils as required.
  • For smaller changes: The Total Rewards team may not create an issue for minor adjustments (such as deductible amounts or contribution increases) or legal/required changes for the business.
  • For all changes: We track progress and consider your input in our final decisions
  • Always: We balance your feedback with market data, budget considerations, and administrative scalability and feasibility

7. We Celebrate Improvements Together

When enhancements are ready, we announce them directly via email, the Loop and/or Slack, and update this handbook immediately so you always have the most current information.

Remember: Everything at GitLab is always in draft, including our benefits. We’re constantly iterating to better support you. Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome.

General & Entity Specific Benefits & Information
A list of the General & Entity Specific Benefits that GitLab offers as well as other entity-specific information.
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Modern Health
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