Culture Uncovered

Globe Life

Recruit the Employer Season 1 Episode 32

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!)

LinkedIn Page

Rebecca's LinkedIn Profile