We promote key aspects of physical wellness, including by providing a safe work environment and by encouraging employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle (for example, through physical activity, good nutrition and proper rest). In addition, we encourage healthy lifestyles through internal fitness campaigns, health incentives and educational resources as well as facilitating access to dietitians and health coaches in some regions. In some of our locations in Asia and North America, we offer private spaces for breast feeding. Other examples include regular wellness/well-being webinars, meditation sessions, fitness classes and wellness challenges.
When it comes to health and family benefits, one size does not fit all. Across our regions, we seek to continuously ensure our benefits support our employees and/or families, irrespective of identity or definition.
In terms of physical workplace safety, we continue to drive a range of safety activities to prevent accidents and reduce the risk of injury. These practices include:
- Safety training
- Emergency preparedness plans
- Ergonomic workstations (chairs, headsets and height adjustable desks) in North American offices that allow employees to use a workspace in a more comfortable, supportive manner
- Preventative measures for noise exposure
- Communication and ongoing engagement
- ISO 45001:2018 certification (Sun Life Global Solutions India), an internationally-recognized framework for managing occupational health and safety risks
Sun Life has more than 700 safety ambassadors who are advocates for safety and prevention. They support employees during any emergency or medical incident. In addition, they serve as the go-to people for safety resources and awareness-building within their region.
Read our Canadian Health & Safety Commitment.