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      Sun Life

      Engaged Employer

      Sun Life reviews

      3.8

      68% would recommend to a friend

      (4,277 total reviews)
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      Kevin Strain

      90% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Senior management

      Sun Life has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 4,277 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sun Life employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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      4K reviews
      4.0
      Feb 25, 2025

      Great employer

      Director - delivery
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great employer provided you find a good manager. All parts of org are not an excellent place

      Cons

      Lot of tribal knowledge is there

      5.0
      Feb 24, 2025

      Good career opportunity

      Financial advisor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good place to grow and learn your craft. Can get a block of business to service over time.

      Cons

      Very competitive, and must prospect and grow your block of business yourself. If you get a block of business, you have to pay rent on it for 10 years...that rent does not stop if those assets leave.

      3.0
      Feb 24, 2025

      Work-Life Balance Can’t Make Up for Confused Strategy and Internal Politics

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work-Life Balance: Sun Life generally provides good work-life balance. Flexibility with remote work and reasonable hours is a positive aspect of working there. Opportunities for Professional Growth (If You Seek Them Out): While not always structured, there are chances to learn new things if you’re proactive. Some areas encourage certifications and development, but it depends on your team. Good Benefits Package: The benefits, including health insurance and vacation policies, are competitive and generally supportive of employees' personal needs.

      Cons

      Lack of Direction & Leadership: Leadership prioritizes politics over strategy. Teams compete instead of collaborating, creating confusion and inefficiency. Toxic Culture & Resistance to Change: Internal politics, egos, and resistance from long-term employees make meaningful change difficult. Gender Diversity Issues: Women in leadership are underrepresented, and problematic behavior toward women has been overlooked.

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