Conducting Business 'The Aflac Way'

Wed, 09/27/2017 - 09:15

Keeping the Community Clean in Suriname

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 20:35

Recently, Newmont employees and members of the local Pamaka government worked together to clean up debris and litter along the shore of the Marowijne River in Langa Tabiki village.

Expanding Career Horizons at Marina Bay Sands

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 11:05

With his natural affinity for interacting with people and an interest in the casino industry, James Chong was drawn to a position in Player Development after hearing of various job opportunities at Marina Bay Sands. Initially a Supervisor in the Public Area Department (PAD), he decided to apply for a transfer.

Domtar Sustainability: Partnering for Safety

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 10:15

Employee engagement is crucial to promoting safe behavior. And what better partner to advance our shared objectives than the United Steelworkers (USW), which represents the majority of Domtar’s unionized employees?

Creating the Conditions for Inclusive Markets

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 12:30

Inclusive markets not only are possible, but can be made more possible. Find out how in new FSG report.

Diageo’s Plainfield Facility Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary

Tue, 08/01/2017 - 08:45

On July 29, Diageo’s Plainfield, Illinois facility celebrated its 50th anniversary with a festival for its employees and families and a ceremony attended by several government officials. Representative Randy Hultgren, representing the 14th District of Illinois, attended the 50th anniversary celebration and presented to the facility a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol in honor of Diageo Plainfield’s 50th anniversary, and will now be raised at the Plainfield Facility.

Aflac Corporate Social Responsibility Heroes

Fri, 07/21/2017 - 12:15

Twice a month, you'll find Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator David Watsonand his "Breakfast Crew" up before the sun, cooking a hot breakfast at the Family Emergency Shelter for homeless children and parents in Louisville, Kentucky. When David found out the Shelter struggled with funding to help these families, he and his team stepped up in a big way. In fact, Volunteers of America named him their Volunteer of the Year. Look for David, along with our other Aflac Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) heroes, in the new Aflac CSR Report on July 25.

Inclusive Growth: How Business Leads

Fri, 07/21/2017 - 10:00

Companies are taking action on promoting inclusive growth through three main mechanisms: creating good jobs, expanding access to products, and engaging with society. Here are some examples.

Economic Stimulators, Even After Marlin’s Closure

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 10:05

In this final installment of our four-part tribute to the legacy of Marlin mine, we take a look at the economic benefits and opportunities that have been created as a result of its decade long operations.Mining is a major contributor to the economy of Guatemala, and Goldcorp’s Marlin mine has demonstrated how the benefits of natural resource development reach far beyond tax revenues. A recent study completed by Central American Business Intelligence estimates that mining and the benefits that come with it, account for as much as 3% of Guatemala’s GDP, resulting in USD$900 million in export revenue annually, in addition to royalties and taxes.

Aflac President Teresa White Discusses How To Find Your Work Nirvana

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 15:15

In 2015, Teresa White became the first woman, and the first African-American, to hold the title of president at Aflac in its nearly 60-year history. She credits her success with her ability to write computer code, not only because it’s an unusual skill for an African-American woman but because, she says, it gave her confidence.