Company focuses on social purpose, responsibility and creating a
world-class workplace for employees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Unum
(NYSE: UNM) and its employees in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland contributed
more than $12.8 million in corporate and employee contributions and
volunteered more than 77,000 hours to charitable organizations in 2017.
Beyond giving back, the company’s commitment to social responsibility
includes helping millions of people gain affordable access to financial
protection benefits and creating a world-class workplace for its
employees.
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“Unum has always been committed to helping people through difficult
times, and that commitment to making a difference also guides our
approach to social responsibility,” said Rick McKenney, Unum’s president
and CEO. “We’ve been around for 170 years, and while a lot has changed
in that time, one thing that hasn’t is the caring spirit at the heart of
who we are.”
Unum’s recently released 2017
Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the company’s focus on
social responsibility and support of public education that provide
students more opportunities to learn. Other areas of community support
include health and wellness, and arts and culture.
Over the years, Unum has been instrumental in creating
business-education programs like the Principal Leadership Academy in
Chattanooga, Tenn.; Maine Development Foundation’s Education Leaders
Experience in Portland; South High Community School partnership in
Worcester, Mass.; and the Midlands Education and Business Alliance in
Columbia, S.C. Earlier this year, Unum announced
it’s investing an additional $1 million in charitable contributions in
support of local communities.
Another core component of its social responsibility is creating a
world-class workplace for Unum’s 10,000 employees. Central to this work
environment is an inclusive culture where unique talents, ideas and
perspectives of all employees are valued and respected, which ultimately
help the company better serve the diverse needs of its customers.
Other workplace initiatives include a multi-year investment into
modernizing home office locations to foster collaboration and spark
creativity and innovation; minimizing its environmental impact to
improve the quality of life for the surrounding communities; and a total
rewards benefits package designed to promote wellness, support a healthy
work-life balance, and encourage employees to live their best at work
and outside of company walls.
“We invest in our people because they’re the ones who deliver on our
promises every day,” McKenney said. “Their dedication to serving others
is a hallmark of our culture and will define our legacy for years to
come.”
ABOUT UNUM
Unum
Group is a leading provider of financial protection benefits in the
United States and the United Kingdom. Its primary businesses are Unum
US, Colonial Life, and Unum UK. Unum’s portfolio includes disability,
life, accident and critical illness, dental and vision coverage, which
help protect millions of working people and their families in the event
of an illness or injury. Unum also provides stop-loss coverage to help
self-insured employers protect against unanticipated medical costs. The
company reported revenues of $11.3 billion in 2017, and provided nearly
$7 billion in benefits.
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