Workplace inclusivity should extend beyond race and gender
A true reflection of the world around us means embracing the diversity of life experiences each of us has.
A Coming Out Story
How I showed pride, authenticity, and found my true self Christmas Day 2012, my family and I were sitting around the kitchen island in silence. The only sound you could hear was the clanging of pans as…
Digital benefits tools save time and money
As a plan administrator, you look for answers to employee questions, review and pay invoices, and countless other tasks related to benefits administration. Tools like the Colonial Life for Clients portal…
Culture Shock: Where Does Employee Wellbeing Fit In?
Dynamic companies understand that employees’ health and wellbeing is critical to the success of the company. A healthy and thriving workplace translates to employee retention, and a productive and engaged…
3 Ways to Grow Tech Talent Outside of Silicon Valley
In the first quarter of 2022, there were 1.1 million tech jobs available in the U.S. alone. With most companies dependent upon technology, it’s no surprise that more than 40 percent of these software…
Life Insurance Protects Your Loved Ones’ Future
The purpose of life insurance is simple – to ensure loved ones have the fundamental financial support they need after the passing of a spouse or parent. As we celebrate #LifeInsuranceAwarenessMonth,…
World Suicide Prevention Day: Step Up to Support Mental…
Did you know 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental health condition each year? On September 10, the nation recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness and fight the stigma around mental…
5 Simple Ways to Boost Overall Wellness
When it comes to the key priorities in life, wellness often takes center stage. While physical and mental health tend to lead the pack, there are several aspects of wellness that are equally critical…
The 5 Things New Grads Want From Employers
A year ago, if you asked Tennessee State University student Daseana Motley to talk on the phone with customers about their insurance benefits, she would have frozen. Today, she is confident as she starts…
Digital Transformation: From Intern to Employee
Growing up in Portland, ME, Reagan Oliver often heard about Unum as a great place to work. She felt the atmosphere and benefits would help her decide what she wanted to do after graduating from Bentley…
Better nutrition for a healthy work life balance
A healthy work-life balance depends on more than just smart time management. A healthy lifestyle and balanced diet provide higher energy levels and defend against illness, which helps promote productivity.…
Break Career Development Tunnel Vision
A career path is a personalized journey filled with opportunities that branch and scatter into new directions. With so many different options, it is easy to slip into tunnel vision when locked on to specific…
Managing benefits as a team is easier online
Teamwork makes the dream work, right? Not so much when it involves spreadsheets, printouts, emails sent back and forth, countless meetings and having paper checks issued. That sounds more like a nightmare…
How Digital Transformation is Helping Plan Administrators…
Much has been written about the “new normal” of work. That includes remote work, automation, flexible schedules and digital transformation. Across industries, the concept of digital transformation…
3 Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
3 simple ways to reduce your stroke risk. You can lower the threat of a stroke by looking at your diet, lifestyle and health history.
We Are Family’s Outreach to LGBTQIA+ Youth Brings Mental…
Colonial Life and Unum provide free one-on-one counseling to LGBTQ+ youth through Mental Health Assistance program.
How small businesses can attract and retain employees
Make employee retention a priority for your business with these practices
The Future of Benefits is Here…and It’s Online
The good news: Colonial Life has been ready for this for years.
Never a good time for a stroke
According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in women.
It’s the Simple Things: Show Gratitude on Mother’s Day
Unum and Colonial Life employees share what they enjoy about motherhood.
The Evolution of the Enrollment Experience
Here are some things to expect in the new world of enrollment.
Strength in Diversity: AAPI Leaders of the Future
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, employees share the importance of representation.
Autism Acceptance: Creating a ‘Can-Do’ Culture
Employee shares her experience as a parent of a child with autism.
3 home safety tips to prevent common accidents
Working, living and learning at home means we're predisposed to more home injuries and accidents. Check out these tips to prepare for unexpected situations.
A Simple Case for Volunteering
Volunteerism can be whatever you make of it. There are no limits to the ways we can help each other.
Heroes for Hunger provides 1.4 million meals to the hungry
Unum and Colonial Life employees join forces to fight hunger in their communities
Leading with Integrity: The Trickledown Effect
When an organization leads with integrity, those values naturally impact the company’s culture and trickles down to the business model.
Boost Employee Engagement: Create a Sense of Belonging
Here are 5 things employers can do to create an engaging company culture and foster a sense of belonging for employees.
(No) Sleeping on the job: Hybrid work and your sleep habits
Employees have largely reacted well to hybrid working, but there's a risk it can impact negatively on your ability to get a good night’s rest
Heart health: It’s time to take it seriously
Small changes to daily habits and routines can make a big difference.
Boomeranging brings big benefits to businesses
When Vanessa McNeil, a director of employee communications at Unum, interned with the company 16 years ago, there wasn’t a full-time position available after she graduated college. She never forgot the…
Black Health and Wellness: An Open Dialogue
Black History Month (BHM) is an annual recognition of the legacy Black people have created in America and an opportunity to spark open and honest dialogue. The 2022 national theme of Black Health and Wellness…
Caring for the community
An authentic corporate social responsibility strategy goes beyond dollars and cents
10 wellness tips to ring in 2022
Here are 10 wellness tips to bolster your energy and overall wellness as we end the year.
Strategies for providing benefits on a small business budget
During a typical year, small business owners wear many hats and the responsibilities of managing and growing their business are extensive. As we continue to navigate through a global pandemic, small business…
A Bright Financial Future is Ahead
Employers like Colonial Life and Unum are using innovative programs to help employees achieve financial freedom
Get moving for better health and wellness
Here are 10 activities that can help counteract the effects of extended sitting
Women in the workplace – it’s a critical matter
Thirty years ago when the finance industry was dominated by men, I took a leap and joined the Investment Team at Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company. It was rare for women to be working in professional…
4 tips to support grieving parents
Loss of a child can be devastating and have far-reaching impacts
8 ways to support employees with cancer
Time away from work and other ongoing support can help employees with cancer
New Social Justice Fund grantees announced
Since its launch in 2020, Unum Group's Social Justice Fund has helped create stronger, more equitable communities by supporting organizations working to end racism, discrimination and bias.
6 times organizations should promote employee benefits
There are several times in the employee life cycle organizations should tell employees about the benefits available to them.
Better and stronger thanks to recovery
Nate Smith, director of content delivery for Unum Group, shares his personal story in an effort to reach out to others.
Helping employees balance work and life across all stages…
Helping Colonial Life employees balance their work and personal lives across all stages of life is an important part of the company’s commitment to support the ever-changing worlds of our clients and…
Family-friendly assistance in the workplace
Not just “perks” for parents -- they’re investments that clear the runway for working parents to thrive
Taking Pride in Creating an Inclusive Workplace for LGBTQ+…
As a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, Colonial Life and Unum are making sure Pride has a home in the workplace. According to a Human Rights Campaign Foundation report, nearly half 46%, of LGBTQ+…
Colonial Life supports Pride in the workplace
June is Pride Month, a time when the LGBTQ+ community comes together to celebrate their freedom to be their authentic selves. As a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, Unum and Colonial Life are committed…
Colonial Life and Unum advance as a best employer for diversity
Over the last year Colonial Life and Unum have taken several steps to strengthen the company’s commitment to inclusion and diversity. Unum Group was recently named one of America’s Best Employers for…
Education Leaders Experience gives educators tools to develop…
There are some experiences that are life changing. Those moments are different for everyone, but the Education Leadership Experience (ELE) falls into that category for Columbia’s ELE Delta class member,…
Benefits workers want in 2021
I can’t believe it’s been one year since the pandemic forced us into a challenging new normal. In the early days, we realized we had to do more to help our employees, in addition to the 38 million…