Unum’s community support, workplace culture highlighted in 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Non-profit organizations from communities across the U.S. and U.K. share how partnerships with Unum(NYSE: UNM) make them stronger in Unum’s 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report. Their stories feature Unum’s focus and commitment to social responsibility, particularly in education, health, wellness, arts and culture.

“We’re a staff of five employees serving 4,300 athletes and managing events throughout our state,” says Phil Geelhoed, president and CEO of Special Olympics Maine. “Far beyond financial support, employees from Unum commit hundreds of hours to rolling up their sleeves to help plan events, serve as officials and, most important, support the athletes themselves.”

Other organizations highlighted in the report include the Richland County School District Two in South Carolina and The Hanover Theatre in Massachusetts.

The report also highlights the social value of the support Unum provides customers, as well as the company’s focus on diversity and inclusion, and sustainability and eco-friendly operation.

“At Unum, we’re dedicated to building and nurturing a dynamic and welcoming workplace – one that embraces differences, fosters collaboration, promotes wellness, and encourages employees to bring their best ideas to work every day,” said Diane Garofalo, senior vice president of corporate human resources at Unum.

In 2016, Unum and its employees in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland contributed more than $12.4 million and volunteered more than 87,000 hours to charitable organizations.

View the complete 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report at https://www.unum.com/about/responsibility.

 

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Unum Group (NYSE: UNM), an international provider of workplace benefits and services, has been helping workers and their families for 175 years. Through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, the company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, vision and stop-loss insurance; leave and absence management support and behavioral health services. In 2022, Unum reported revenues of about $12 billion and paid $8 billion in benefits. The Fortune 500 company is one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies, recognized by Ethisphere®.  

 

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