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Humana Inc. is among the top 20 programs in the country to be recognized for excellence in Early-Career Engagement. Their application demonstrated excellence in crafting intentional keep-warm strategies, building community, preventing reneges, fostering mentorship, and successfully converting interns to full-time roles. Below, you’ll find the highlights of their award-winning application including the proudest achievements of their early-career engagement strategies.
Abode is proud to recognize Humana Inc. for their strong approach to early-career engagement.
Read what this organization had to say about their winning strategies.
“At Humana, our Early Careers teams are proud of our multifaceted keep-warm events, which foster meaningful connections well before interns’ first day. Through monthly connect sessions and leader touchpoints, interns experience Humana’s caring culture and values firsthand, building confidence and belonging early on. This intentional engagement empowers our future talent to thrive, embodies our purpose of improving health and well-being, demonstrating Humana as a workplace where connection and support are foundational to how we operate.”
“At Humana, we’re proud of our intentional community-building strategy for interns. By hosting in-person information days and monthly Connect calls featuring senior leader presentations, alumni panels, introductions to our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and engaging social activities, we build meaningful connections ahead of day one and continue to strengthen them throughout the internship experience. This approach reflects Humana’s caring and inclusive culture, ensuring early talent feels valued and supported. Building community early empowers interns to contribute to our purpose of improving health and well-being, and strengthens the foundation of who we are and how we operate.”
This organization had one of the lowest renege rates among their peers who applied.
In their application, they cited regular communication with new hires between acceptance and start date, hosting pre-start programming or events, and providing relocation or logistical support early as the top 3 reasons for their low rate.
“At Humana, we’re proud that our mentorship and buddy program creates connection and belonging before interns begin. Through thoughtful matching with alumni mentors and peers in similar business areas, interns gain guidance, support, and a clearer view of how Humana’s caring culture comes to life. Many former interns return as mentors, which speaks to the lasting impact of the experience. This cycle of connection helps early talent build confidence, strengthen community, and contribute more quickly in ways that reflect how Humana grows and develops its people.”
This organization had one of the top internship to full-time conversion rates among their peers.
“At Humana, one intentional aspect of our internship program is meaningful exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Through leader panels, networking, and enterprise learning experiences, interns see how collaboration, caring, and shared purpose shape how we work every day. These connections help interns understand the broader impact of their contributions, build a sense of belonging, and envision a future at Humana. By helping early talent see both the mission and the people behind it, we strengthen their desire to return and grow their careers here.”
