We want to ensure that every job at OneAmerica is, or can become, “a good job” as defined by the Brookings Institution. Brookings defines a “good job” as one that provides health insurance and $37,440, or $18 an hour, in total cash compensation.

We developed the Pathways to Sustainable Income program.  This program allows associates on the lowest end of the pay scale, and who have three years of sustained strong performance, to earn the opportunity to move to $37,440 in total cash compensation.

When the program was launched in 2019, any associate with at least 3 years of tenure who met the above criteria was immediately moved to a base pay of $36K/annually.  All other eligible associates are on a pathway to earn at least $36K within 3 years. 

• After Year 1: receive up to 1/3 of the difference between current base and $36K
• After Year 2: receive up to 2/3 of the difference between current base and $36K
• After Year 3: reach $36K

In year one, OneAmerica identified 104 positions that didn’t meet the “good job” criteria as listed within the Brookings report. We’ve continued to sustain the program as a part of our annual pay for performance cycle. Combined with OneAmerica’s strong benefits and excellent retirement program, this enables every associate to sustain themselves.