In the 11 years Alex Hall has been with Liberty Mutual, he has pursued a master’s degree in HR, as well as an MBA, all paid for by the company. But the organization’s tuition reimbursement program provides more than just a free degree — the counseling and support Hall received was a pivotal part of his success.
“When an employee goes into the tuition reimbursement program, a manager is checking in with them [saying,] ‘How can I support you?’ and ‘How can we make what you are learning applicable to the job you’re doing today?’” says Hall, now a VP and senior director of talent acceleration. “When I go to meetings with certain groups, I feel a lot more confident. That’s a change that occurred in me as I completed the program.”
