What are they saying ?

We asked Senior Leaders and current Professional Development Program Associates to share some remarks about the program, its impact, reputation and long term benefits.

Participants

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Tim Arnold
SVP, Chief Operations Officer
Colonial Life
What is your expectation of the PDPs?
PDP's learn a great deal about the company and the way we serve our customers in each rotation. Each rotation offers the PDP associate the opportunity to understand the way the company competes in the marketplace and serves customers through a new experience while learning a new function or discipline. PDP's prepare for future leadership roles by developing leadership skills through project leadership opportunities, formal and informal leadership development programs and opportunities to lead peers as appropriate.

Why should potential candidates consider Unum?
This one is simple and the answer is people, benefits and community. The people of Unum are knowledgeable, passionate and caring and have created a workplace culture which is consistently recognized as one of the greatest places to work in each of our locations. With regard to benefits, most people think of employment benefits when considering a career opportunity and Unum has outstanding employment benefits. However, another type of benefit offered by Unum is equally important and that is the social benefits included in our products and services. Each year, we positively impact the lives of countless people with excellent financial and consultative benefits delivered in a caring way when our customers are in need. Finally, Unum is a very active participant in each of the communities where our employees live and work. Our employees positively impact their respective communities with gifts of time, money, energy and creativity.
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Michelle W.
Professional Development Program Associate
University of Connecticut
Why would you recommend Unum to a potential candidate?
Having worked for another company prior to coming to Unum and consulting for several years, I can testify that the opportunities and culture at Unum are exceptionally unique. With multiple locations and a multitude of functional areas, there is never a lack of opportunity to learn something new and gain exposure to different business areas and cultures.

What skills have you acquired in your most recent rotation?
My most recent rotation taught me to be more flexible and open to possibilities in and outside of work. I spent 12 months in Columbia, South Carolina learning the Colonial Life business. Not only did I gain a tremendous amount of knowledge and get to experience another culture, I also discovered that despite where I am located geographically and what role or business area I am employed in, I can thrive and enjoy the experience and learning process. There is something to be gained for each and every adventure we take in life whether it is at work or elsewhere.

What about Unum's culture keeps you going?
The culture at Unum is inviting to those who have a thirst for knowledge and who want to excel. Unum's large size and diversity coupled with the career progression and personal development support available to those who take advantage of it is unmatched elsewhere. I strongly believe in the products and services we offer which is an even greater motivation for me to want to be a part of making this company the best it can be.

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