Sun Life Financial Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"My unfortunate experience with Sun Life is illustrated by this story: The director to which I reported was a lady, previously working as a manager assistant without IT technical knowledge (in her own words). Yet, she evaluated and ranked database administrators !? Another director, I reported to was almost completely unresponsive and passive. My complaints about them were submitted to HR, and CEO was informed in written. - I was underutilized, almost idle. Upon my repetitive requests for more work, both in quantity and quality, the director did not even respond to me. He announced two new hires, instead. - One of the two aforementioned directors promoted a junior employee to Senior DBA position, only after two years spent in the company after his graduation. Ironically, it happened soon after the other director characterized him as “still very junior”. The promotion caused a lot of eyebrow raising in the organization. The junior was set in the same level with indeed senior database administrators with 20+ years of experience. - An incident which made me to leave the organization happened when the female director sent out an email about a project to some people subjectively selected by her, yet unrelated to the project, while leaving out those who contributed to the project. I drew attention to her about that. She visibly became hostile to me, and it was clear I would not be able to remain in the organization. I resigned. - Upon my complaint to the HR, she stated two false reasons why I was underutilized. I explained to HR why they are wrong and probably made up to justify purely biased and vindictive attitude. - Upon my resignation my immediate supervisors were approached by director level individuals, which knew the quality of my work, trying to find a solution to keep me. They were rejected rather brusquely . I have already told the entire story to HR but I have not heard any comment or judgement yet. All the facts stated are verifiable and not contrad"

"I have worked in Sun Life Financial for one and half years. It is my first full time job. The working pace in Sun Life is really good. We have lots of flexibility on our work. Everyone, including my manager, my coworkers and people from other teams are very nice."

"good ,nice ,frenzy,helpful ,have very good team spirits with detail-oriented and customer-oriented attitudes. In my previous experience, I"

"Good company, great culture"

"I have worked for Sun Life since August 2019. I have learned a lot since joining the company. Sun Life enforces a supportive working environment with great people and a culture of collaboration."

"I've worked for Sun Life Financial for over 6 years.Sun Life has provided me a great work environment with great culture and a terrific work/life balance."

"Worked at Sun in 2 stints, early nineties and currently - total of 15-16 years (tho they will not credit me with the earlier (>5 yrs) for pension/retirement). High pressure, upper management disconnected from workers, high ego expression (to the detriment company's progress). My area, stop loss underwriting, has been wildly profitable but salaries and bonuses are stagnant. Rumors of big salary differences between existing underwriters and the new (past 6 mtht) underwriters hired (ie, hired at market and existing underwriters are under paid)."

"Sun Life in Wellesley, MA is a joke. They don't know how to manage effectively. They email supervisors back and forth, complaining about employees, yet they never speak to them directly. There is a party/get-together many times per month. Also, when at the "party", the "supervisors" seem to force themselves into "showing how much fun they're having", (they're not) in pictures, for the company newsletter. Actually, would rather work than be "forced" to go to yet another "party". Also, when mgmt finally does say something to employees, they do it at their desk - around other employees - not in an office."

"I was employed by Sun Life for 11 years. In that time, I worked with some of the best and brightest people you could hope for. From my supervisor's willingness to support any training, to my peers who made it a perfect place to work. I would recommend anyone becoming an employee of Sun Life."

What do you like about working at Sun Life Financial?

"Great environment for growth and working with others and on-line course for skills advancement."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Show them our passion for helping others and be genuine in your answers."

What don't you like about working at Sun Life Financial?

"The unavailability of permanent employment as I was only employed as on a contract basis"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To have a program to help contract employees stay on as permanent works."

"Great company and great people."

What do you like about working at Sun Life Financial?

"Both my peers and supervisors were fantastic. The company supported new ideas and fostered growth"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest about your experiences and enjoy the time there."

What don't you like about working at Sun Life Financial?

"I don't think there was anything that I didn't enjoy."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Simply put, I wish I didn't get laid off from Sunlife"

"Disaster on Every Level"

What do you like about working at Sun Life Financial?

"I did like it until new management came in, destroyed the culture and fired everyone."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"AVOID AVOID AVOID. There will be more layoffs in the future. Count on it."

What don't you like about working at Sun Life Financial?

"I worked here over five years and loved it until the end of 2008. Then new management came in and destroyed the culture. They downsized hundreds and brought in their cronies from the last company. They tried to run it like the last company. That, and the bad economy, killed Sun Life Financial. The new CEO in Canada finally cut the lossses and killed the Annutiy and Life divisions, laying off half the staff. Now they're trying to just do group insurance without a health or retirement component. More layoffs are coming."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Thanks for destroying the U.S. business. Thanks for laying off hundreds and destroying their lives and jobs. You ignored us since you showed up in 2008, so while I would say listen to your employees, you won't."

"Great company but beware of favoritism."