Recognizing the accomplishments of our people is a long-standing tradition at Unum. It is central to our corporate culture and emphasizes the primary role our employees have in making our company successful.

Aspire Conference
Walt Disney World, FL

“Behind our recognition programs is a strong business purpose,” says Eileen Farrar, senior vice president of corporate human resources. “The programs serve as a powerful motivation for employees, and they’re part of our efforts to retain valuable people in a highly competitive industry.”

At Unum, recognizing the accomplishments of employees is a daily occurrence. Whether employees get a simple “job well done” note from a colleague or are chosen to participate in a marquee event, it’s important that everyone understands that skilled, motivated and engaged employees are what makes the company successful.

UK Sales Conference
Unum UK

“Employee engagement is about participation, innovation and continual improvement, all wrapped together,” says Bob Best, executive vice president. “A company like Unum that works hard to encourage a fully engaged workforce produces higher levels of customer satisfaction and better overall results than those companies that don’t.”

Our Aspire recognition conference is one of the most visible ways we acknowledge outstanding employee performance. The three-day event at Walt Disney World gives attendees a chance to discover first-hand the power of collaboration and the impact world-class service experiences can have on a business. Attending the event can have a significant impact on employees.

Blue Angels pilot John Foley
Aspire Conference

“I had a life-changing epiphany during the Aspire conference,” says David Rayner, a group customer service consultant in Portland. “I returned home with a renewed sense of purpose, a strengthened work ethic, and greater respect and appreciation for my personal and professional families.”

Employees not only make connections with their coworkers and return to share best practices, but they also participate in activities that benefit local communities. Africa, the Caribbean, Hawaii and other parts of the U.S. are just some of the places where local community service projects have been integrated into company recognition and training events.

While employee recognition represents a significant investment by the company, our leaders believe the benefit to Unum and our employees is well worth it.

“Just as we work to keep our best and most loyal customers, it is crucial we retain our top-performing employees,” says Farrar. “Our reward and recognition programs are a big part of that effort.”