Travelers Companies – “Invest in your talented employees.”

Pros

Stable company with health benefits. Standard operating hours. Yearly reviews. Continuing education promoted if within company business. Office setting with professionals. Paid vacation with the ability to buy a week. 401k with matching contribution up to a percentage. E-tools t assist you with planning and investing in your 401k.

Cons

Higher education is not recognized or compensated for. A 2 year nurse receives the same pay as a 4 year nurse. Hiring management is not knowledgeable of the job the nurse does. Poor interviewing techniques used to hire nurses. Few opportunities provided to cross train the nursing staff into other areas of the insurance business. Continuing education outside of Travelers is not encouraged. Teaching/continuing education is geared towards Travelers principles and not necessarily based on current medical practices. Medical position statements are slow to change despite the overabundance of medical information to support a new technology.

Advice to Senior Management

Promote and reward your talented employees. Yearly review of your staff that manages your talent.