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.

Data shows Cigna’s oncology case management program’s distress screening tool improves engagement and lowers costs.

As a challenging year draws to an end, the need for a fresh start seems more important than ever. Taking steps to improve employees’ health and well-being can increase satisfaction and encourage retention, whether they are working on site, at home, or in both locations.

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.

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.

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

Imagine this: You’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19. After running additional tests, the doctor brings unexpected news. You also have Type 2 diabetes.

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.

As part of our mission to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve, Cigna has donated $15,000 to the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (Food Shuttle) of North Carolina to provide healthy meals to people in need in Wake County.

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 DEI Scorecard, which focuses on Cigna's DEI work across three critical areas – colleagues, clinical, and communities.

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.

Cigna has a number of different programs in place to ensure that we are fostering a more inclusive workplace for our Hispanic and Latinx coworkers, and we are also making a positive impact on Hispanics/Latinx living in the communities that we serve. Lets take a look at some of the highlights of our efforts.

Dr. Michael Howell, MD, who is a regional medical executive for Cigna, is determined to combat vaccine misinformation in the Black community and for underrepresented minorities in general.

In honor of Women's Equality Day—the day of the year that commemorates the passing of the 19th Amendment to our Constitution, learn about the ways in which Cigna supports women both at our company and in the communities we serve.

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...

It has been more than a decade since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law and created more access to health coverage for millions of Americans. Since the inception of the ACA health insurance...

Candid conversations about complex topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion – especially in the workplace – may feel uncomfortable.

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...

There are many structural factors that impact gender disparities in mental health — education, literacy, poverty and gender roles — all have been further exacerbated by the pandemic.

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.

Cigna teamed up with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the City of Scottsdale to run a new COVID-19 vaccination center, serving the community and helping to make vaccinations easy and convenient.

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...

As demand has grown in the U.S. for mental health care and services, supply has struggled to keep up.

Achilles Freedom Team athletes have experienced some of the toughest challenges life has to offer. Cigna recently sat down with Master Sargent Cedric King and Staff Sargent Earl Granville, two...

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 Medical Group (CMG) in Arizona is among the first in the country to provide the monoclonal antibody infusion therapy to high-risk COVID-19 patients in a non-hospital setting. This is part of...

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

To better help teachers and school administrators support the mental well-being of their students, Cigna Foundation is partnering with Mindful Schools.

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.

Cigna is providing critical health care resources to a number of communities most at risk for COVID-19.

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...

Resilience – or our ability to quickly recover from life’s challenges – can be positively impacted by our connections to others. The Cigna Resilience Index [PDF] found people who have a...

This year has accelerated the need for action and meaningful societal change.

COVID-19 has put many things on hold this year, but one thing it shouldn’t interrupt is preventative care.

They rush the scene when others are fleeing. They are the protectors and the helping hands. Emergency responders are used to saving lives, and now Cigna is making sure that these frontline workers...

While employers around the country are focused on how to safely reopen offices, Cigna is making it easier for them to provide employees with peace of mind.

Cigna and DiversityInc partnered this week to host a powerful discussion about systemic racism and pervasive inequality in America.

Cigna earned a score of 100% on the 2020 Disability Equality Index (DEI) and has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.

Cigna is committed to making health care more affordable, predictable and simple for all.

For the sixth year in a row, Cigna earned a spot among the top 100 companies in the United States for outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance.

As a leadership team – and even more so, as human beings – we wanted to acknowledge the heartbreaking events of this past week which have left people and communities grieving in the U.S.

While many people are avoiding hospitals right now due to concerns over COVID-19, it’s still critical that people get the needed care. A recent Cigna study found that pediatric hospitalizations...

Cigna has earned recognition among the Top 50 diverse, inclusive and equitable companies in the nation.

Cigna has established has set an ambitious goal to reach gender parity among leadership within five years.

The brave healthcare workers in our communities have families who need our help. While many of us have the opportunity to seek shelter from the COVID-19 virus, healthcare workers are doing what...

Food is a basic human need. Yet, for 1 in 7 children in the United States, they may not know where their next meal might come from.1 And when children are suffering from hunger, they are more...

Today’s U.S. health care system is complicated and can be difficult to navigate, leaving many people worried about obtaining care for themselves or their loved ones. We see the statistics: over...

In today’s world, most of us strive to bring our best selves to the places where we work, live and play every day. But how does unconscious bias impede some of those efforts before we even start...

According to the World Health Organization, by 2050 one in every ten people will have “disabling” hearing loss1. But, does the loss of hearing have to be “disabling?” At Cigna, we're...

Shortness of breath, chest discomfort, dizziness… if it happened to you, would you be able to recognize the signs of a heart attack? To help raise awareness of heart health risks, especially...

For the 30,000+ participating each year, the Boston Marathon is more than a race.

For many women in business, the road less traveled can lead to career achievement.

Our survey helped us better understand how U.S. workers feel about their jobs, and how they protect the financial security they enjoy through earning a steady paycheck. Review some of the key...

What began in 2015 as an effort to provide healthy food to underserved children in Atlanta, has blossomed into a deep and multi-faceted relationship between Cigna and a local school.

By Susan Stith, vice president of diversity, inclusion, civic affairs and the Cigna Foundation For more than 12 million American children, the next meal may not come with options, or worse, is not...

When it comes to the health of our cats and dogs, the vast majority of Americans are doing the right things.

Returning home from an overseas deployment brings a host of challenges, and many veterans need mental well-being support to transition back to civilian life.

Cigna knows that compassion and community efforts help solve problems. Shame and blame do not. Substance use disorders are a chronic disease, and we are committed to helping those who may be at-risk.

A Cigna Foundation grant is responding to the need to help Native American moms receive prenatal care and deliver healthy babies. Infant mortality rates for Native women are significantly higher...

More than 1,500 young filmmakers, writers and directors work with Ghetto Film School locations in New York and Los Angeles annually. Some of the best and brightest of those storytellers took part...

By the time students in the U.S. reach the age of 17, 60% of them have been exposed to violence.1 Researchers found that 20% of American students have been personally affected by trauma.1 The same...

Cigna is taking steps to increase prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.