Culture Uncovered
Culture Uncovered
Podcast Description
Ever wonder what it's like to work for the best companies in the world? Maybe you’re actively looking for a new job. Or maybe you’re thinking about your next strategic career move. Well, you've come to the right place.Each week we meet with talent leaders at companies you’ve heard of - and many organizations you haven’t. Giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work there…before you even apply.
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Focuses on workplace dynamics, recruitment strategies, and company culture with episodes exploring diverse topics such as employee appreciation at O.C. Tanner, innovative hiring practices at Village Caregiving, and mission-driven work at Strive Health.
Ever wonder what it’s like to work for the best companies in the world? Maybe you’re actively looking for a new job. Or maybe you’re thinking about your next strategic career move.
Well, you’ve come to the right place.
Each week we meet with talent leaders at companies you’ve heard of – and many organizations you haven’t. Giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work there…before you even apply.
Yes, pensions still exist. And yes, you need to check out this company that still offers them!
In this episode, Jena chats with Globe Life's Chief Talent Officer, Rebecca Zorn, about living the company’s mission to Make Tomorrow Better, empowering tenacious team players, and strategic hiring.
What you'll learn:
- How Globe Life operates and evolves as a 125-year old company
- The service-oriented, collaborative, empowerment-driven culture that rewards tenacity and continuous improvement
- Why internal mobility thrives – with Rebecca's sharing her own unconventional path
- Details on the pension (vests after 5 years for lifetime income at 65), plus 401(k) match and more
- Leadership programs like Accelerate, Activate, Ignite (with SMU) and mentoring
- All of the upcoming hiring initiatives!
Globe Life highlights:
Founded: 1900
HQ: McKinney, TX
Team Size: ~4,000 employees + 16,500 independent agents
Work Model: Employees in 43 states; remote, hybrid, or on-site by role
Culture Values: Service-oriented, collaborative, empowerment-driven, accountable, integrity-focused, tenacious
Unique Perks & programs:
- Active pension plan
- 401(k)
- Employee life insurance
- Traditional health benefits
- Subsidized fitness memberships via WellHub
- Leadership development: Accelerate (new leaders), Activate (high-potentials), Ignite (senior leaders with Southern Methodist University courses)
- Skills-based internal mobility and emerging leader pipeline in development
To learn more about Globe Life:
Careers Page (They're hiring!)
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