Smart. Creative. Dedicated. Hard working. Mission driven. We attract really bright people to help solve challenges, improve quality, create sustainability and craft competitive superiority within one of the world’s largest, most complex and most demanding health care systems.
Innovation has always been at the core of our company. A legacy of trying new methods, of pushing beyond established norms and of expecting more is distinctly prevalent at UnitedHealth Group. Today we’re building on our legacy of innovation and industry firsts to create competitive market positions in our key industry segments.
3. Industry Leadership
We continue to be a leader in the health care industry. We focus on quality, drive innovation and demonstrate integrity in everything we do. Fortune magazine in its 2011 list of the world's most admired companies ranked UnitedHealth Group No. 1 among the health care insurance and managed care companies. We were selected as the most admired in the overall category, and we were rated first in eight of the nine surveyed areas including innovation, people management, social responsibility, quality of management, and quality of products and services.
4. Personal Impact
When you present a better idea here, you’ll have the satisfaction of seeing that idea get shared among smart people, get respectful consideration, get built upon and often, come to fruition. You’ll find we empower each other to think and speak freely-to find imaginative solutions.
5. Career Growth
In our hallways, no other word is more prevalent than “opportunity”. Through training, mentoring programs and our emphasis on a team environment, we strive to give every employee the opportunity to realize his or her full potential. A career at UnitedHealth Group means you have the opportunity to change roles or career paths through your own initiative.
6. Technology
We have long been ahead of the curve in using technology to improve health care outcomes. We strive to be a leader in innovation by using past insights to invent a better future. You’ll find that technology serves as a core component within health care's central nervous system, a “national exchange” of vital information and funds. In fact, more than 77 percent of UnitedHealth Group’s transactions are resolved electronically. We invest in rich technology resources and talented people to help glean and use intelligence in ways that drive quality and affordability for millions of people worldwide.
7. Work Life Balance
We take pride in our work culture that gives an opportunity to the employees to balance work life with their personal life. There are several avenues for employees to unleash their creative energies, improve their skills and have a wholesome career at UnitedHealth Group.
8. Reach and Scope
Our lines of business are focused on the US health care market, but our commitment is felt throughout the world. You may be based in Hartford, Connecticut or making your mark in India. You may be conducting global clinical research in California or providing global clinical consulting in London, England. Our breadth and scope of businesses creates unsurpassed opportunity across all functions, at all levels.
9. Social Responsibility
First and foremost, we are a caring organization. We care about every member and it’s our business to provide care for them. But it’s how we care that makes us different. We create value for the broader society, taking responsibility for how our work impacts people and communities. We volunteer our time and talents to improve the lives of the people in the communities we serve. Our United-CARE program actively engages with all our NGO partners to support the welfare, health & wellness and overall development of underprivileged children.
10. Diversity
Throughout our history, we’ve held strongly to the importance of fostering an inclusive environment where every individual’s unique perspective, background and experiences are valued and recognized. Today, we focus on integrating diversity into every level of our operations. Because we not only respect diversity; we believe diverse viewpoints are one of our greatest assets. We know that innovative products and programming are direct by-products of hiring, retaining and developing the brightest and most diverse workforce.
