WELLESLEY, Mass., Dec. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life has
become an official partner of Bentley University's Center for Women and
Business (CWB), which provides tools and training to help
organizations foster more inclusive workplaces. Through the CWB's
Corporate Partnership Program, Sun Life and other corporate
partners work together to explore issues around workplace gender
diversity, and identify opportunities and actions companies can
take to better address them.
Founded in 2011, the CWB offers programs and training on topics
such as mentorship; unconscious bias; men as allies; workplace
flexibility; supporting emerging female business leaders; wage
parity; corporate culture and its impact on diversity and
inclusion; and advancing women in the C-suite and boardroom. The
Corporate Partnership Program provides research on issues impacting
diversity and inclusion, and roundtables to bring companies
together to discuss best practices and make key recommendations on
inclusivity and diversity.
"Sun Life is very committed to workplace diversity and career
development for all of our employees," said Kathy deCastro, head of
Human Resources at Sun Life Financial. "We are proud of our active
Women's Leadership Network and are dedicated to furthering
workplace gender equality. Partnering with Bentley's Center for Women and Business allows
us to continue building on those efforts, as well as share ideas
with our corporate peers."
Sun Life's Women's Leadership Network (WLN), which established
the partnership, has been dedicated to addressing women's workplace
issues for more than 20 years. Established in 1993, the WLN
encourages mutual support networks; offers mentorship for women in
all stages of their careers; and promotes development programs and
education opportunities to help members achieve both professional
and personal advancement. Sun Life is also part of the Mayor of
Boston's 100% Talent Compact,
which is committed to closing the gender pay gap.
In addition to the WLN, Sun Life has an extensive group of
diversity and inclusion networks, including Gays, Lesbians, and
Others Building Equality (GLOBE); Black Excellence Alliance (BEA);
Asian American Heritage Association (AAHA); and Hispanic
Organization for Leaders and Achievers (HOLA). To learn more about
Sun Life's diversity and inclusion networks, visit
www.sunlife.com/usdiversityandinclusion.
About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services
organization, providing a diverse range of insurance, wealth and
asset management solutions to individuals and corporate Clients.
Sun Life Financial has operations in a number of markets worldwide,
including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong
Kong, the Philippines,
Japan, Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda.
As of September 30, 2017, Sun Life
Financial had total assets under management of $934 billion. For more information, please visit
www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
In the United States, Sun Life
Financial is one of the largest group benefits providers, serving
more than 60,000 employers in small, medium and large workplaces
across the country. Sun Life's broad portfolio of products and
services in the U.S. includes disability, absence management, life,
dental, vision, voluntary and stop-loss insurance. For more
information, please visit www.sunlife.com/us.
Media contact:
Devon Portney
Fernald
Sun Life Financial
781-416-7151
Devon.Portney.Fernald@sunlife.com
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