The Standard Hosts Women’s Leadership Conference

Second annual The X Factor Conference helps women own their career development

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Standard Insurance Company (“The Standard”) is hosting a conference that seeks to empower women at the company to fulfill their leadership potential. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, in Portland, Ore.

The X Factor 2012 celebrates the diversity of the collective experiences, thoughts, backgrounds, career paths and styles of the more than 300 expected attendees. The X Factor name is inspired by the idea that women are a significant “factor” in The Standard’s growth and success.

Goals for the day include strengthening personal networks and connections among women professionals at The Standard, sharing knowledge on business-related topics as well as inspiring, engaging and empowering those attending.

“This gathering is an investment in our highly valued workforce, and is intended to support the knowledge and networks that foster career development,” said Karen Weisz, vice president of Human Resources and Corporate Services at The Standard.“At The Standard, our future success will be fueled by attracting and retaining diverse talent and enabling that talent to attract and serve diverse customers,” Weisz added.

The X Factor 2012 theme, “It’s Your Move,” builds on the momentum of the 2011 conference and takes career development to the next level. Keynote speaker Ann Schatz, accomplished sports broadcaster, speaker and entrepreneur, will encourage participants to look within to develop their own strengths and passions.

Six breakout sessions will enable attendees to develop their personal “brand,” network with others within the company and the community, and use that network to contribute more to the overall success of the organization.

Learning and networking won’t stop when the conference ends. The Women’s Career Network (WCN), an Employee Resource Group, was created at The Standard after the success of The X Factor 2011 Conference. The WCN hosts regular lunch-and-learn sessions, networking events and other opportunities to connect.

About The Standard

The Standard is a leading provider of financial products and services, including group and individual disability insurance, group life, AD&D, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans products and services, individual annuities and investment advice. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries: Standard Insurance Company, Inc., The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Inc., Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, Inc., StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., StanCorp Real Estate, LLC, and StanCorp Equities, Inc.

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Source: The Standard