Helping others is at the core of who we are as a company. Every day, our 10,000 employees focus on ensuring we deliver on our commitment to provide the benefits and services millions rely on as a critical part of their financial safety net. This caring spirit permeates every part of our culture.
Our customers expect the best from us, and our ability to deliver depends on a culture that seeks to better understand others and values every voice. That’s why we’re dedicated to fostering a workplace that welcomes diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our new Office of Inclusion & Diversity provides dedicated resources that build on our ongoing commitment to inclusion that features leadership accountability, grassroots employee resource groups, and a variety of learning opportunities on topics such as unconscious bias.
A healthy work-life balance is essential for our people, and we offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits. In 2018, we enhanced our workplace benefits with a new paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers and announced an innovative student debt repayment program that next year will allow employees to trade unused paid time off for a payment toward student debt.
We believe wellbeing extends to our workplace environment. We’re in the midst of a multiyear modernization of our home offices that will emphasize collaboration, innovation, and productivity. Wellbeing is at the core of this initiative, with our new spaces featuring sit/stand desks, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, onsite health staff, and healthy dining options. Unum also has a strong focus on training and professional development in the workplace, with all employees having opportunities to learn new skills and grow their careers.