It's a popularity contest - Anonymous employee Sun Life Employee Review

2.0
Mar 10, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some great people who are hard working Work from home opportunity existed Base pay was fair Learned about how to navigate a complex matrix organization

Cons

Old Mutual Lifer's act like they own everything - very 2 faced and dishonest Management felt they could bully the employees If management likes you - even if you don't know what you are doing - you will go far FAVOURTISM is rampant and toxic Bonus and raises are low (they use a bell curve so only a few people can get 4 and 5 ratings) My boss was 10 years younger than me and an awful people manager - rude, condescending, ignorant and felt she was better than everyone else - took credit for our work

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

Great company with excellent benefits. Training and support was outstanding. This was remote work filing disability claims. The job was great.

Cons

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2.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Sun Life provides competitive benefits, remote work opportunities, and the chance to work alongside knowledgeable professionals. The company offers strong learning opportunities within the disability and leave management space.

Cons

Staffing reductions and increasing workloads have made it difficult for some teams to maintain service levels while preserving employee well-being. Leadership communication and support can vary by department.

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