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56 Ratings
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"Provided work life balance to all their employees" (in 352 reviews)
"Sun Life great work environment with good work life balance" (in 163 reviews)
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"I couldn't think of any downsides in working at Sun Life" (in 56 reviews)
"Work life balance is not a priority" (in 54 reviews)
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- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
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Great place to work - culture, work life balance
Cons
Lower than market pay - 20-30% lower than peers
- Current Employee★★★★★
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well paid friendly environment great employer
Cons
working under pressure huge woking working time
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
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- Great level entry experience - Good support in getting your industry licenses - Great place for SALES people
Cons
Although Sun Life's structure is changing, there is still FAR too much weight on sales.
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Good work environment, love it.
Cons
Cant think of anything ryt nw.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
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Many great perks. Access to courses.
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Toxic work environment Management micromanages No room for growth
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
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Salary and bonus Nice office and work from home Good amenities I.e gym on site Sick days and wellness days Vacation time Private spending account up to $1,500 Decent but not great benefits
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Management turnover Micromanagement Nepotism Old ways of operating due to the age of management Repetitive work
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
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Everything has been good so far
Cons
Salaries is too small especially with the rise in living expenses in Canada
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
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- good management - understandable career growth path
Cons
- work life balance can suffer during busy periods - pay is only decent
- Current Employee★★★★★
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Great environment Lots of support from the leaders Recognitions
Cons
Nothing outstanding, salary and compensation can be improved
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Great extended health care benefits
Cons
No work from home ability pre-pandemic
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Sun Life has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 2,885 reviews left anonymously by employees. 86% of employees would recommend working at Sun Life to a friend and 78% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.
86% of Sun Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Sun Life 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.
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