Sun Life Global Solutions (SLGS) Philippines, the Global Capability Centre and microcosm of the global insurance and asset management leader Sun Life, has recently received several prestigious awards. As an exemplary employer, the organization has been certified as a Great Place to Work and cited as one of Prosple’s Top Employers for Fresh Graduates. Its commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognized at the Bahaghari Awards by the Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP) and the Asia CEO Awards.
Based on an independent employee survey, SLGS Philippines has earned the Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification for the fifth time in a row. They achieved outstanding scores in areas such as workplace safety, fairness regardless of sexual orientation, race, or gender, and providing resources to help employees succeed.
SLGS Philippines also ranked 5th in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance category of Prosple’s Top Employers for Fresh Graduates, up from 24th place in the previous ranking. The award recognizes best-in-class graduate hiring programs selected through a sophisticated ranking technique to identify the most well-liked graduate employers in the nation. Prosple assesses both the popularity and the quality of each employer’s graduate program to curate its esteemed top 100 list.
These recognitions underscore the organization’s deep seeded sense of Purpose and Client centricity, believes Tarun Sareen, Managing Director, Sun Life Global Solutions. “The culture at Sun Life is truly our superpower, and our Purpose the bedrock of the organization’s success. We are building a place where unique perspectives are not just welcomed but celebrated each day. We are on a journey to architect the future together, embrace innovation without borders and deliver impactful experiences for our Clients. We draw strength from our deep-rooted commitment to serve our Clients, Colleagues, Communities, and everyone who counts on us.”
Awards. (Middle photo from left to right: Louie Anthony Dematera, Vincent Subido De Gala, Dennis
Bocoy, Ada Mae David, Tony Alonzo, Hazel Gonzales, Mark Joseph Mangaliman, Gladys Mataac,
Abigale Banares, Maria Robelyn Celeste Neponcio and Maxine Lacap and lower photo: Maria Theresa
Claudio delivers a message for the LGBTQ+ Leader of the Year Award).
At the PFIP’s Bahaghari Awards, SLGS Philippines was named a finalist for Company of the Year and Pride Network of the Year. In the individual category, Maria Theresa Claudio, Associate Director for Governance Risk and Compliance, received the LGBTQ+ Leader of the Year Award.
The organization was also recognized as a Circle of Excellence Awardee in the Diversity Company of the Year category at the Asia CEO Awards.
the Year category. (In the photo from left to right: Atty. Hannah Anonuevo, Head of Legal; Ada Mae David,
Head of Portfolio Management; Nathalie Bernardo, Vice President and Site Head; Tony Alonzo, Head of
Enterprise Infrastructure Services; and Dennis Bocoy, Head of Finance and Administration Officer)
Elaborating on the organization’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) and its focus on employee wellbeing, Nathalie Bernardo, Vice President, and Site Head of SLGS Philippines, said, “We are honored to receive these accolades from respected industry organizations. SLGS cultivates a culture of care that prioritizes DEI&B, providing equitable opportunities for employees to lead and innovate. This approach has made SLGS Philippines a workplace where individuals thrive and collaborate to deliver exceptional solutions and services to our clients.”
SLGS is also focused on encouraging women and underrepresented groups to pursue careers in technology. It has launched several initiatives, including employee resource groups (ERGs) such as Bright Women (Women’s Group), Pride (LGBTQIA+), DEKADA (Intergenerational), DiverseAbility (Persons with Disabilities), and Working Families (for working parents, single parents, and breadwinners). These ERGs provide employees with a platform to connect, support one another, and contribute to a more inclusive working environment.
Bernardo further remarked, “We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where empathy and support drive success, encourage respect and enable every employee to achieve their full potential.”
Looking ahead, SLGS Philippines remains committed on continually improving its workplace culture to ensure employees are inspired to bring their complete selves to work and build holistic careers.