WELLESLEY, Mass., Sept. 23,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life has been named a Top
Workplace by the Hartford Courant for the third year in a row, a
recognition based on employee surveys conducted by Energage, as
well as information about Sun Life's employee programs and
benefits.
"We believe in creating a workplace that fosters support,
flexibility, collaboration and camaraderie, no matter where an
individual employee might be based," said Dan Fishbein, M.D., president of Sun Life U.S.
"Our employees have continued to show commitment to and passion for
their work, and it brings us pride to know they have responded
favorably to surveys that result in Sun Life receiving this
recognition in Hartford."
In early 2023, Sun Life's Connecticut office will be moving into
downtown Hartford's "Gold
Building." The new office space is currently under renovation to
reflect Sun Life's Future of Work approach, which prioritizes group
collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art design, and technology
solutions that make virtual and in-person work more seamless and
efficient – while also giving employees the choice of whether to
work from an office or home each day. Sun Life will continue
leveraging the talented pool of professionals in and around
Hartford and other offices, as
well as virtual talent throughout the U.S.
During the pandemic and beyond, Sun Life has emphasized
flexibility, encouraging employees to step away from their at-home
workstations and prioritize work/life balance. With caring support
as a core part of Sun Life's culture, employee engagement has
reached its highest levels in the last few years and continues to
thrive.
"When you support employees and prioritize their wellness, they
deliver above and beyond," said Tammi
Wortham, senior vice president of Human Resources at Sun
Life U.S. "We believe in a workplace where everyone can be their
authentic selves and truly belong. Through our Inclusion Networks,
discussion forums, introspective work, and building a caring,
empowered culture, we have made sustainable progress toward a more
inclusive and diverse workplace."
Sun Life has also received the Top Workplaces U.S.A. recognition for two consecutive years,
and has been named a Top Workplace by the Boston Globe for four
consecutive years, making the top ten for the region's largest
companies in 2020 and 2021. The company has also received
recognitions as a top place to work from Forbes, Ingram's Business Magazine in Kansas City and the Human Rights Campaign
Corporate Equality Index, as well as recognitions for its paid
leave program from Bloomberg and the National Partnership for Women
and Families.
Sun Life launched expanded paid family and medical leave in
2020, offering generous paid leave for all employees, whether they
are welcoming a new child, recovering from a health issue, or
taking care of a loved one, including chosen family. Employees have
shared stories of taking leave without the stress of job concerns,
and the positive impact it has had on their families and their
health. Sun Life also offers a sabbatical program that gives
employees an opportunity to disconnect and spend time on personal
and/or professional growth.
Sun Life's Future of Work approach also includes new ways of
addressing issues around diversity, equity and inclusion
(DE&I). Formed in 2020, Allies Acting for Change (AAC) is a
group of Sun Life employees that serve as an extension of the
leadership team, assess business practices and recommend actions to
make lasting progress on DE&I at the company. AAC's work has
resulted in more inclusive hiring and retention practices,
including the implementation of "stay" conversations, and coaching
and development for Black and other professionals of color.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services
organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and
health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life
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 June 30,
2022, Sun Life had total assets under management of
C$1.26 trillion. 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
is one of the largest group benefits providers, serving more than
55,000 employers in small, medium and large workplaces across the
country. Sun Life's broad portfolio of insurance products and
services in the U.S. includes disability, absence management, life,
dental, vision, voluntary and medical stop-loss. Sun Life and its
affiliates in asset management businesses in the U.S. employ
approximately 8,000 people. Group insurance policies are issued by
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley
Hills, Mass.), except in New
York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health
Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing,
Mich.). For more information, please visit
www.sunlife.com/us.
Media contacts:
Devon Fernald
Sun Life U.S.
781-800-3609
Devon.Portney.Fernald@sunlife.com
Connect with Sun Life U.S.
https://www.facebook.com/SLFUnitedStates
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sun-life-financial
https://twitter.com/SunLifeUS
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