Caring for our employees and their families
Our “Global Total Rewards Program” aims to support the health and well-being of our employees and their families, including domestic partners. We review benchmarking information annually to help inform any changes or additions to our benefits programs.
The following global benefits are generally* available to all full-time employees:
Medical Benefits
Traditional medical/hospitalization plans or allowances to pay for medical expenses incurred by employees and their dependents.
Paid Time Off
Employees are entitled to various forms of paid leaves that may include paid time off, sickness, maternity, paternity, caregiver, or military leaves.
Global Recognition & Rewards Program
Our Bravo! recognition program gives employees real-time appreciation (and points for gifts) from managers and colleagues for significant contributions to the organization.
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling, legal, and other professional services are made available to our employees.
Risk Insurance Benefits
Various forms of insurance (life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment) are available in all countries either as traditional insurance policies or allowances.
Western Union Scholarship Program
For each child, employees can apply for one of 10 granted scholarships a year, worth $2,500.
Global Adoption Assistance
We reimburse up to $10,000 per adoption for eligible expenses.
Business Travel Assistance & Insurance
We provide an international business travel accident policy for employees traveling on authorized company business.
Discounted Fees on Money Transfers
Employees are eligible for discounted fees on a variety of Western Union money transfer services.
Employee Wellness
We provide access to the Headspace app and Tutor.com to help support employees’ mental health and work-life balance.
Medical Benefits
Traditional medical / hospitalization plans or allowances to pay for medical expenses incurred by employees and their dependents.
Paid Time Off
Employees are entitled to various forms of paid leaves that may include paid time off, sick, maternity, paternity, caregiver, or military leaves.
Global Recognition & Rewards Program
Our Bravo! Recognition program gives employees real-time appreciation (and points for gifts) from managers & colleagues for significant contributions to the organization.
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling, legal, and other professional services are made available to our employees.
Risk Insurance Benefits
Various forms of insurance (life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment) are available in all countries either as traditional insurance policies or allowances.
Western Union Scholarship Program
Employees can apply for a college
scholarship of $2,500 for their
children.
Global Adoption Assistance
For employees looking to adopt children, we reimburse up to $10,000 per adoption for eligible expenses.
Business Travel Assistance & Insurance
We provide an international business travel accident policy for employees traveling on authorized company business.
Discounted Fees on Money Transfers
Employees are eligible for discounted fees on a variety of Western Union money transfer services.
Employee Wellness
We provide access to the Headspace app and Tutor.com to help support employees’ mental health and work-life balance.
*The benefits presented here may vary by country and office location. In most of our global offices, there are even more employee benefits to enjoy. Please connect with your Recruiter during the interview process to obtain benefit information specific to your potential location and role.
Testimonials
Employees greatly appreciate the benefits at Western Union. In fact, compensation and benefits are always top “pros” cited in our employee reviews on Glassdoor and Indeed. Here is what some employees have to say on the matter:
