This holiday season, teams from across our enterprise have gathered for events and initiatives around the country to give back and support those in need.

In this episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Paul Sanford, executive vice president of operations at The Cigna Group, explores why gratitude is one of the most powerful leadership skills.

Loneliness – which can leave people feeling anxious, disconnected and emotionally isolated – now affects 58% of adults in the United States. The Cigna Group’s Vitality in America study looks at loneliness through the lens of vitality, providing new insights.

Despite the challenges facing many veterans and members of the military, these cohorts of individuals are living their lives with greater vitality than the general population in the United States.

In this episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage business, discusses new research that finds seniors exhibit a higher degree of vitality than any other age group.

New research shows American parents still face hurdles in getting mental health care for their teens, and as a result are looking outside of traditional channels for help.

The Cigna Group has a number of different programs in place to ensure that we are fostering a more inclusive workplace for our Hispanic coworkers, and we are also making a positive impact on Hispanic Americans living in the communities that we serve.

The Cigna Group’s annual Global Women’s Summit, a two-day employee experience featuring motivational sessions, panels, and presentations from industry experts and inspiring leaders across the enterprise.

Learn more about The Cigna Group's innovative approaches to improving health equity from Dr. Neema Stephens, who recently presented on the topic during a workshop at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Learn more about the impact of Healthier Kids For Our Future, The Cigna Group Foundation’s $25 million initiative to fight food insecurity and improve the mental health and emotional well-being of children.

In this episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Katya Andresen, chief digital and analytics officer at The Cigna Group, discusses achieving customer-centricity in health care – starting with the consumer and their needs, then building diverse teams to get the best (but not always the easiest) answer or solution.

Noelle Eder is executive vice president and global chief information officer at The Cigna Group. She has made a career of leading technology and business transformations, and shares with us some of the biggest lessons she’s learned in leading technology transformation at The Cigna Group, Capital One, and Hilton.

People with disabilities are more likely to experience greater health disparities than people without disabilities. Read more about The Cigna Group's efforts and ongoing commitment to help people of all abilities connect to the information and services they need to achieve their best possible health.

As we continue our work in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space, we have a lot to be proud of. See the findings of our Diversity Scorecard, which focuses on our DEI work across three areas: Culture and coworkers, clients and customers, and communities.

In this episode, Nancy Oliphant Ryan, ESG leader at The Cigna Group, explores why ESG is a mission-critical focus area for businesses and ways leaders can identify and align ESG to their company values.

The Cigna Group is committed to hiring, serving, and supporting people of all abilities. We’re proud to share that The Cigna Group was recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,” by Disability:IN.

The Cigna Group's annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which reports on our overall ESG performance, covers activities, and performance in the previous calendar-year. Read on for a message from our leadership on the launch of this year's report.

Learn how The Cigna Group actively supports the LGBTQ+ community both within our workforce and in the communities we serve, including our customers, clients, and partners.

Juneteenth is a time to celebrate and honor the contributions of the African American and Black community throughout history. And while we have made a lot of progress as a society in working toward inclusion and equality for all – there is more work to be done.

In our latest episode of the Health Unscripted Podcast, Dr. Renee McLaughlin, national medical executive at Cigna Healthcare, explores ways employers can advance LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion, create a sense of belonging, and improve access to care and mental health.

The Cigna Group’s Chairman and CEO David Cordani sat down with military veterans from the Achilles Freedom team to discuss the power of community, exploring ways to push the boundaries of physical and mental achievement and how to foster a sense of belonging.

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are a fast-growing population that represent a myriad of cultures, languages, and traditions. Unfortunately, members of this community can face many challenges to achieving optimal health, wellness, and vitality.

Our research found that the average vitality score for working mothers is higher than the average score of other employed women but falls slightly below that of all working adults. Read more on how to sustain a supportive work environment in order to retain the skills and talents of working mothers.

The Cigna Group has been named #14 on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity. To celebrate this prestigious award, we look at The Cigna Group's achievements and how we are fostering a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable business culture and building healthier communities for those we serve.

Our mission is to improve the health and vitality of those we serve. We have both the opportunity and responsibility to bring this mission to life not only for our customers, clients, and communities, but for society as a whole. Learn more about our strategy to champion those efforts.

In our first episode of "Health Unscripted," a new podcast from The Cigna Group, our chairman and CEO David Cordani, shares his perspective on leading a purpose-driven organization.

Public sector employees play a crucial role in various aspects of American life. We explore the correlation between vitality, health, and productivity within the public workforce, as they strive to have a positive impact on the individuals and communities they serve.

Learn more about the Brave of Heart Fund and its lasting impact to inspire and uplift future generations and to support the families of frontline health care workers who lost their lives in the fight against COVID-19.

Joan Gitau, who lives in Nairobi and works in nurse case management for Cigna Healthcare International Markets, partnered with the Heels4Pads Foundation to increase access to sanitary napkins and reduce stigma around menstruation in a school in Kenya.

In honor of National Doctor’s Day, we’ve reached out to just some of the MDs from across our enterprise and asked them to reflect on the impact they’ve made in their profession and the challenges they’ve had to overcome.

Gone are the days when the primary purpose of a corporation was to maximize profits, said David Cordani, Chairman and CEO of The Cigna Group, during a discussion last week at the Memphis Economic Club in Tennessee. Read on to understand The Cigna Group's three-part, purpose-built engagement framework.

Read more about the three Health Equity Action Award winners and how their programs are bringing health equity to life in the communities they serve.

As workplaces – and the workforce – in the United States continue to evolve, women grapple with more challenges and lower vitality than their male counterparts, according to research from The Cigna Group.

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women's Day, learn about the ways in which The Cigna Group supports women both at our company and in the communities we serve.

African American/Black adults are all too familiar with the impact of health disparities in America. Learn how we're investing in solutions to address health literacy, inclusivity, and economic, environmental, and social support systems – all designed to make a meaningful impact on health equity.

The Cigna Group recently examined the relationship between vitality, health, and productivity – surveying more than 10,000 U.S. adults. One of the key findings: Healthcare workers have among the lowest vitality across industries.

The Cigna Group selected 2023's 15 Community Ambassador Fellows that have followed their passions to make lasting changes in the communities we serve.

The healthcare outlook for 2023 and beyond has a number of encouraging trends for employers who provide health insurance to employees and their families. Read on to learn about four top healthcare topics and how they will impact American businesses.

We reached out to leaders across The Cigna Group and asked them to share their prediction on what the future of healthcare will look like. Their responses point to a healthcare experience that is digital-first, personalized for the individual, seamless and connected, and most importantly, patient-centric.

Offering supplemental benefits as part of a comprehensive package can enhance worker vitality, which has a host of advantages including better overall health, higher occupational confidence, and feeling supported at work.

Learn eight simple actions you can take each day to fuel your personal vitality and improve your health and well-being.

The employee wellness programs of today must take into account every component of a person's overall health and well-being.

Digital innovation allows us to shape people’s care based on their unique needs. We expect to see digital adoption and transformation accelerate at an unprecedented pace in 2023.

As part of the Fortune Leadership Next podcast, CEO David Cordani sat down with Alan Murray, Fortune Media CEO, and Ellen McGirt, senior editor at Fortune Magazine to share his perspective on the future of healthcare and industry innovation.

While the presence and impacts of social determinants of health extend far beyond the worksite, these are just some the steps employers can take to help improve the quality of life and health of their workforce in these areas.

We sat down with Dr. Renee McLaughlin, national medical director for LGBTQ+ health and well-being at Cigna, to talk through some of the health disparities LGBTQ+ people face, what causes these disparities, and how providers can help reduce the stigma and discrimination this community faces.

Peter Freeburg, behavioral clinical strategist at Cigna, speaks to the mental health challenges that exist in the workforce today, and the employer imperative around fostering a more connected workforce that prioritizes health and well-being.

We asked Dr. Nalini Raju to share her knowledge on the newest booster, who's eligible for it, and how to stay healthy this fall and winter amid projections of a cold-weather surge in new variant cases.

This Veterans Day, we’re reflecting on our commitment to support veterans and those currently serving who selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting our country.

By helping employees improve their vitality—at work, at home, and in their communities—employers can create a culture of health that addresses the challenges that burned-out or disengaged employees face, and stimulate better business outcomes.

Despite the challenges many veterans face, recent research from Cigna Corporation reveals that the veteran population is living with greater vitality than the general U.S. population.

Cigna developed the Evernorth Vitality Index to fill an emerging need as people and businesses recover from the pandemic and look to improve health and well-being.

We sat down with some of the employees who participated in our recent, coordinated, week of volunteerism to hear about ways they volunteered their time.

For Cigna, the safety and well-being of the people and communities we serve is our highest priority, and we are taking a number of steps to help our customers access the care they need as easily as possible.

Learn more about the different ways Cigna is taking action to protect, empower, and uphold a diverse workforce, and meet some of our external partners and internal employee resource groups that help us to achieve our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is more than just the right thing to do. It can drive measurable business impact. We take a look at some statistics that demonstrate the impact that a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy can have on workforces and business results.

As part of our Cigna Connects program, we are advancing a wide range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Keep reading to get a pulse on key actions we took throughout 2021 to continue our ESG leadership.

For nearly 15 years, Cigna has promoted the identification of health disparities and influenced the development of solutions that result in improved outcomes among our customers, our workforce, and in the communities we serve. We do this by utilizing a variety of data sources and tools that allow us to analyze customer populations to understand their potential health disadvantages.

Cigna's Diversity Scorecard report looks at our company's goal-oriented approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, highlighting actions we’re taking to make meaningful change in three key areas — colleagues, clinical, and communities. Have a look at some of the programs and initiatives from 2021 that we are most proud of across these three important areas.

As we mark the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 2022, we’re taking a closer look at color blindness and encouraging employers to drive awareness among their employees.

Cigna has a dedicated team whose sole focus is making health equity a part of how our company does business. Get an inside look on how the team is driving meaningful change across our organization.

The South Asian population is one of the fastest growing ethnic groups within the United States. The community is diverse – comprised of individuals with roots in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka – and faces a number of health care disparities.

At Cigna, partnering with and supporting diverse suppliers is a key part of our strategy to deliver on our mission to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

It is crucial for organizations to recognize different forms of bias and work to support women in the workplace. To learn how we can collectively break patterns of conscious and unconscious bias, we spoke with three Cigna leaders who shared personal experiences and guidance.

In honor of National Doctor’s Day, we’ve reached out to just some of the MDs from across our enterprise and asked them to reflect on the impact they’ve made in their profession and the challenges they’ve had to overcome.

People’s health and the health of our environment are inextricably linked. That’s precisely why environmental sustainability is deeply connected to Cigna’s mission to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we asked women across Cigna Corporation to share a piece of career advice with their younger selves.

The attack on Ukraine is a difficult and tragic situation, and collectively, we are thinking of the people in harm’s way and joining all those calling for peace.

Admiration from peers is the ultimate praise, which is what makes Fortune’s annual “World’s Most Admired Companies,” among the cream of the crop in recognition.

At Cigna, we’re committed to giving back to the global communities in which we live and work. And, we encourage our employees to do the same through our Community Ambassador Fellowship program.

We look at some best practices and tips for getting the most of your HR analytics when it comes to fostering DEI at your company.

Worldwide, Gen Z has surpassed millennials as the largest generation, making up 32% of the global population. This group of individuals is very different from generations past. In this article we look at some important facts about Generation Z, which point to how this cohort has the potential to impact workplace norms.

Growing up in a low-income Hispanic community in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Dr. Luis Torres saw how his opportunities were not the same as those of a different race and socioeconomic background. Learn about his upcoming work in the CEO Action for Racial Equity (CEOARE) fellowship.

Cigna CHRO Cindy Ryan discusses the people-focused transformation happening within businesses today and how it will shape the future of work in terms of how work gets done, when it gets done, and where it gets done. Read on for her expertise on what HR professionals need to do differently in 2022—and beyond.

With the holidays in full swing, the Cigna Foundation is celebrating the season of giving with new partnerships that are meant to improve the lives of children and students – of all ages and education levels.

Cigna employees constantly demonstrate their passion, dedication, and empathy – and at no time is that more evident than around the holidays. We sat down to hear about ways they have volunteered their precious time to help those in need.

We reached out to leaders across Cigna Corporation and asked them to share their professional New Year’s resolution: What they aim to accomplish in 2022. Their answers point to a number of trends in business and leadership.

Today, one in four people in America have a disability. We take a look at how and why employers are on the hook to drive disability awareness, equity, and inclusion, and offer advice on how to do so.

Healthy employees are good for business. Period.

Among Black Americans, in particular, a great deal of mental health stigma persists.

New research from global consulting firm EY encourages companies both within and outside of the health care industry to consider health equity as a strategic imperative.

Cigna and FedEx are intentional about recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans — and we are better companies as a result.

Cigna's commitment to active and retired military members and their families runs deep, in the workplace, to the customers and communities we serve--and beyond. That's why we will be celebrating...

In this exclusive interview, Cigna's Dr. Joe Nicholson deep dives into the skills and characteristics that are inherent in resilient people, as well as why resilience is critical for both veterans and their families.

Deployments can take a toll on the mental health of veterans and active duty members. In this article, we feature expertise from Army Staff Sgt. Earl Granville (pictured on the left), and others, around how we can better support veterans and break down mental health stigma.

Cigna is committed to creating and supporting a diverse supplier base — one that is reflective of our customer base. One way we are doing that is through the Cigna Supplier Mentor Protégé Program.

At Cigna, we are committed to making a positive, lasting impact on people we serve, communities in which we live and work, and the environment.

Cigna's Jonathan Prokup speaks to his involvement with Achilles, deep diving into why it’s an important program for our company.

Dr. Paris DeSoto Butler has dedicated his career to reducing health care disparities and increasing the representation of minorities among surgeons.

We recently had an opportunity to sit down with our Enterprise DEI Council to discuss what DEI means to them.

The Cigna Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Cigna Corporation, is providing support for the Surfside Miami community following the tragic condo collapse that occurred on June 24, sending...

Cigna’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is deeply rooted in the company’s values and reinforced every day by its workforce. In an effort to continuously...

Having a culture that respects and celebrates what makes each of us unique fuels our mission and drives forward innovation that enables us to better serve our customers, clients, partners and...

To support India’s fight against COVID-19 and ensure continued access to essential health supplies and vaccines, the Cigna Foundation is donating $100,000 and will match eligible-employee donations.

The world is reimagining how and where we work, collaborate and socialize. This may mean fewer offices, more open space or less furniture, but it doesn’t have to mean more landfill waste. This...

At Cigna, we know we work best when we truly accept and celebrate our differences, and feel like we belong. Inclusion and equity runs strong in our culture because, in order to best serve our...

Cigna earned a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRC) 2021 Corporate Equality Index.

Cigna is a proud member of CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Every doctor, nurse, pharmacist and health care worker on the front line continues to make incredible sacrifices as the global pandemic persists.

Cigna's commitment to active and retired military members and their families runs deep, in the workplace, to the customers and communities we serve and beyond. Veterans Day each November 11 is a...